Employment Opportunities

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.

More positions for our 2025 Summer will be posted here in January 2025.

NHSI Film Institute Associate Director

This is a 10-week summer position, full-time (part-time from end of May through June 22^nd) and full time day and evening commitment from June 23 – August 3, 2025. Salary is $8,000 – $10,000 depending on experience.

This position is for the National High School Institute 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.

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
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

Qualities:

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

To apply:

Go to https://careers.northwestern.edu
Go to Job Opening ID 51428
Job Posting Title Temporary NHSI Film Institute: Assistant Director
Job is open until filled

NHSI Film Institute Residence Hall Director

The Residence Hall Director is the legal guardian of the students during the summer in the absence of their parents [IN LOCO PARENTIS]. The Residence Hall Director is responsible for the health and well-being of the students. Any issue pertaining to the health and well-being of the students is directly handled by the Residence Hall Director. They are also the disciplinarian for any instances occurring outside of the curricular program. As such, the dorm director must be well-versed in the NHSI’s disciplinary policies and willing to enforce them at all times. The Residence Hall Director is one of the faces of this program: They must be a person who is always modelling responsible behavior for both students and staff. They must have great leadership skills. The Dorm Director must demonstrate strength in energy, patience, and a deep understanding of the dedication and commitment of the job.

Specifics of the job:
Beginning in May, the Residence Hall Director organizes logistics of the dorm. This includes, but is not limited to, setting a summer on-call schedule for the dorm staff, composing and sending out letters of orientation to the staff, coordinating disciplinary policies and procedures with the Division Director and Administrative Director, and preparing welcome packets for the students and staff, administration of dorm room assignments for students and staff and conducting the orientation of dorm staff in collaboration with university residential life offices and procedure. Show up to campus a day before the staff to pick up printed materials, collect the dorm keys from the housing office, coordinate the move-in day with the NHSI office (i.e., collect classroom keys and equipment), speak with on-campus liaisons (i.e. housing, housekeeping, and health services).

During the program:

Lead and coordinate two “move-in” days; one for the staff, one for the students.
Run a morning-long dorm orientation for the staff which serves to train them as resident assistants (RAs).
Along with the Division Director, be a direct supervisor to the dorm staff for the entirety of the summer.
Administrate the arrival of our 160+ students and deliver all dorm orientation materials and information to the students on their arrival day.
Coordinate scheduling and getting students to health service appointments.
Act as the IN LOCO PARENTIS when it is necessary to accompany students to the emergency room.
The Residence Hall Director is privy to and responsible for the health history of each student. It is the Residence Hall Director’s responsibility to be knowledgeable on the health needs and issues of any students, and to treat those issues with confidentiality.
Coordinate maintenance needs of the dorm with the campus Housing Services and the dorm’s Housekeeping staff.
Delegate authority and assign tasks when necessary to the assistant dorm director and dorm staff.
Be in direct contact with the parents of students who are having health or disciplinary issues.
Administrate and delegate the overseeing of a weekly community service.
Be present at the daily 9 a.m. meeting to give dorm-related news, instruction and guidance.
Spend every night of the program sleeping inside the dorm on the faculty wing. The dorm director’s room is always accessible via doorbell to all students and staff. The Dorm Director is always on call for emergencies.
Oversee the daily delivery of mail to the students

Job Requirements: We require a candidate with a college degree, preferably with a focus on Education and/or Social Work. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills as well as leadership experience and a sense of humor. The Residence Hall Director will live in the residence hall from June 23 – August 2^nd with the students.

NHSI is accepting applications for this position until March 1, 2025

To apply:

Go to Northwestern.edu
Click on Careers at the bottom of the home page
Click on External Applicants
Find the job posting titled Temporary – NHSI Film Institute Dorm Director Job# 51429

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.

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