This job is on-site in Ann Arbor during early summer (May 1st-July 15th) and can be hybrid (1-2 days working off site) at other times.
As Assistant Program Manager, you will report to the WISE Program Officer. You will take a leadership role in designing and running WISE summer camps for K-12 students and be an important partner in delivering WISE's academic year programming.
Camp Leadership (55%)
WISE hosts 3-4 middle school STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) week-long day camps every summer, serving 60-100 students and plans to expand to 6-10 programs. With guidance from the WISE Program Officer, you will oversee all of camp logistics and curriculum:
- Coordinate with appropriate units on campus (e.g. Children on Campus) to ensure WISE camps are in compliance with all university policies and procedures, and that campers have a safe and fun experience
- Choose themes for each camp
- Recruit U-M faculty, staff, students and community members to lead age-appropriate activities for campers
- Guide camp instructors (paid and volunteer) in lesson planning, ordering of supplies, and other preparations
- Partner and collaborate with the leadership of other U-M summer camps as appropriate
- Supervise all camp counselors, including hiring, training, approving time, and providing feedback
- Partner with the WISE Project & Events Manager on marketing and communications efforts to recruit campers
- Communicate with the WISE Managing Director about the camp budget(s)
- Manage all communications with campers' parents before, during and after camp
- Represent WISE on the University Outreach Council and in other K-12 outreach efforts
- Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of camp programming
Academic Year WISE Programming (45%)
During the academic year, WISE hosts a range of community building, academic success, and career readiness activities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Partnering with WISE staff leading those programs, you will:
- Assist in identifying appropriate guest presenters and manage the logistics of their visits and presentations,
- Collaborate with partner units (e.g. Science Learning Center, Newnan Advising Center, First-Gen programs) on designing and implementing programming
- Identify, and bring attention to, potential roadblocks or obstacles to the successful implementation of WISE programs
- Collect feedback and assist in program evaluation efforts