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Cornell University Temporary High School Summer Camp Director: SC Johnson College of Business in ITHACA, New York
Our College: The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes nearly 250 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw-within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.Temporary High School Summer Camp Director: The Temporary High School Summer Camp Director for the program works closely with the health director, chaperones, and Cornell staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all campers. This role requires staying overnight with participants in a Cornell residence hall for the duration of the program (July 13-25) and accompanying the group on a field trip to Niagara Falls. The Camp Director is also expected to participate in preprogram planning to become familiar with schedules, policies, and logistical details. This position runs from July 1, 2026 -July 31, 2026. It includes four to five hours of preparation between July 1, 2026 -July 12, 2026 and July 25, 2026 -July 31, 2026, which may be done remotely. This position will then requires on-site presence 24/7 during the program from July 13th -July 25th. This position is not benefitseligible and does not qualify for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Salary for the full duration of the camp is $4500. Required Qualifications: Core Competencies * Strong leadership, decision-making, and crisismanagement skills. * Knowledge of child development and best practices in youth supervision, including knowledge about policies concerning discipline, abuse, and responding to emergencies. * Ability to interpret and apply NYS health and safety regulations. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work long or irregular hours, including evenings and weekends during camp operation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Camp Administration & Compliance * Ensure the camp operates in full compliance with NYS Sanitary Code Subpart 72. * Co-prepare and implement the camp's written Safety Plan, including emergency preparedness, health protocols, and supervision standards. [health.ny.gov] * Maintain all required permits and documentation for camp operation. * Coordinate with the local health department for inspections, approvals, and incident reporting. * Adhere to all Cornell University policies and procedures including, but not limited to, University Policy 8.8 and related procedures. The camp director is also responsible for ensuring all program staffadhere to these policies and procedures. * Enforce the program's code of conduct and disciplinary measures with participants and makes disciplinary reports to the program director to determine disciplinary actions. * Report all incidents in writing to the program director, who in turn report it to both Cornell University and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). 2. Staff Management * Supervise all camp staff and activity leaders. * Oversee performance, scheduling, staff ratios, and adherence to supervision standards for all program areas. 3. Camper Safety & Supervision * Ensure the required camper-to-staff ratio (1 chaperone to 10 campers) is maintained at all times. [health.ny.gov] * Establish protocols for supervision, discipline, and behavior management. * Oversee safe transpo