Program and Operations Coordinator - PreCollege, Temporary (71151)

Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 202400129
Department: Continuing and Professional St
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About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

Every summer, for the month of July, Pratt Institute sponsors a college-level program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors at its Brooklyn campus. The program attracts over 300 students, both domestic and international annually. It is an intensive immersion experience with most students living on campus, and studying art, design, or creative writing, modeled after Pratt's undergraduate offerings.

The Summer PreCollege Program Coordinator works directly with the Associate Director to support all aspects of the organization and implementation of the Summer PreCollege Program, including but not limited to the administration of admissions, faculty and student orientations, lectures, social and cultural events occurring both on and off campus and a final exhibition. Multiple coordinators with distinct responsibilities will be hired.

Important to note that each hired person will serve interchangeably in one of these roles as needed. The position will work closely with and supervise student employees and mentors.

The Program Coordinator will work part-time (15 hours/week) April 7 - June 6, 2025, adjusting to a full-time schedule (35 hours/week) including evening and weekend hours just prior and throughout the duration of the program (June 9th - August 6nd, 2025). Flexibility of hours is expected for the duration of the PreCollege Program.

Examples of Duties

Activities Coordinator:

• Plan, organize logistics for all on-campus events and off-campus excursions
• Communicate to staff on logistics of implementing events and off campus excursions
• Manage precollege@pratt.edu email correspondence and phone calls with guidance from the PreCollege team
• Communicate with internal and external partners to organize all events including the final celebration, student and staff orientation sessions, partnered workshops, museum trips, studio hours and cultural excursions
• Assist in planning and executing final exhibition and orientation sessions
• Assist with all contracts and payments
• Oversee any model booking
• Coordinate staff schedule and delegate job duties to Cultural and Studio Mentors, ensuring adequate coverage and support for students
• Organize sign-up sheets and coordinate student attendance for events/activities, trips, and studio hours
• Communicate with staff and students about events and activities, as needed
• Developing and outlying content for parent newsletter emailed weekly
• Other duties related to the PreCollege program as assigned by the Associate Director

Office Coordinator:

• Oversee/coordinate administration of PreCollege program, including the student staff, who arepart of the office team
• Respond to precollege@pratt.edu emails and phone calls with guidance from the PreCollegeteam
• Communicate directly with faculty including organizing faculty training, collecting syllabi,Address faculty questions regarding attendance and program policies, oversee execution ofprogram and course evaluations as well as send reminders
• Communicate with students about program and academic questions such as attendance, as needed
• Coordinate class attendance, ensure faculty understand and implement attendance recordkeeping
• Manage all work orders and address facility concerns to ensure a safe and productive learningenvironment
• Organize purchases or orders for office, and activity supplies
• Supervise PreCollege student office team including creating work schedules and delegating tasks
• Coordinate with non-academic offices (Health, counseling, residential life, OIA, etc)
• Marketing (Social media posts, Emails, and website updates) and soliciting student testimonials
• Other duties related to the PreCollege program as assigned by the Associate Director

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Leadership/Mentorship skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Crisis and conflict management skills
• Ability to implement all procedures in case of an emergency
• RA and/or education experience preferred
• Prior PreCollege/Summer Scholars experience preferred
• Art and design experience preferred
• Familiarity with the Brooklyn/New York City area and Pratt Institute preferred
• Experience working with high school students or in an educational setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Contract Timeframe: April 7 - August 6, 2025.The PreCollege program will run from July 7 - August 1, 2025.

Employment will be from April 7 part time, approximately 15 hours per week and adjusted to a full time schedule (35 hours per week) prior to the start and during the program. Work schedules will include evening and weekend hours as needed.

This is an in-person role on Pratt's Brooklyn Campus.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.



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