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All positions listed are for the National High School Institute, colloquially known as The Cherub Program. The NHSI is located in Evanston at Northwestern University. Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional, and personal development.

Temporary – NHSI Film & Video Assistant to Director

National High School Institute: This is a 10 week summer position, full-time (up until end of June part-time and full time day and evening commitment from June 25 – August 2nd. 2024. Salary is $8,000 – $10,000 depending on experience.

This position is for the National High School Institute (colloquially known as The Cherub program) located in Evanston, IL at Northwestern University.

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional, and personal development.

Job Summary:

Pre-program

  • Work with Director and Dorm Director to:
    • Prepare Staff Orientations
    • Prepare Student Orientations
    • Create Program Paperwork (Calendars, Orientations Materials, Covid Guidelines, Contact Sheets)
    • Scheduling Students in Classes, Film Crews, Field Trips, Special Events

Day-to-day running of the program

  • Work with Director and Dorm Director to:
    • Schedule Students in Classes, Productions, Field Trips, Special Events
    • Prepare agenda and assist in facilitation of daily institute meeting
    • Coordinate and troubleshoot space allocation (this includes coordinating when faculty switch classrooms, assisting with technical and space use questions)
    • Coordinate the daily printing of course paperwork and delivery to faculty
    • Aid Dorm Director with student health appointments as needed
    • Create and distribute regular correspondence with Faculty and Staff
    • Prepare agenda for weekly faculty meetings, take notes, and distribute to Faculty/Staff
    • Maintain Administrative Budget; log and submit receipts to the office

Special Events

  • Work with Director and Dorm Director to:
    • Plan and execute Orientation Breakfast, Orientation Faculty Dinner (At Jenny’s House)
    • Event Plan the Banquet – worth with NHSI office to:
    • Communicate with venue, faculty/staff
    • Coordinate the setup and decoration of the venue
    • Coordinate strike
    • Supervise purchase of student gifts

Requirements and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is an experienced educator/artist with extensive administrative experience and management skills and a passion for working with teenagers. Candidate must have a background in film production.

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Film, Arts Education, Education or Arts Administration, preferably Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience:
    • 2+ years of experience in teaching youth
    • 2+years in film production
    • Experience managing and supervising a team
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Self-Motivated, Creative, Resourceful Educator/Artist
  • Strong Work Ethic and Commitment to Teamwork Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a variety of personalities. Strong Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer.avery@northwestern.edu, or go to NU’s Careers Webpage and and search Job #49978 

Job is open until filled.

 

Northwestern University’s Careers Webpage
Under “Search jobs” enter “NHSI”.  You will then be able to scroll through available positions, listed by their Job ID Number and Job title. Click the job in which you are interested. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH NORTHWESTERN’S HIRING WEBSITE, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE DESCRIPTION.

As per Northwestern University policy, these positions require a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.