School: Naropa College

Program: LeapYear

Reports to: LeapYear Program Director

FLSA Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per Week: Full-time

Start Date: July 1, 2019

Naropa University seeks qualified applicants to fill the position of LeapYear Program Coordinator. This position will be responsible for coordination, and on-going oversight of the LeapYear program. This position has the opportunity to design and implement a place-based international itinerary (to either India/Nepal or Central America) that meets the curricular goals of LeapYear and aligns with Naropa University’s mission and values. The Program Coordinator will oversee and implement logistics and operations for field programming, intake processes for students, support for students/families while on program, guidance for group leaders in the field, international partnership development, and on-going communication with international sponsors, participants and families, and LeapYear staff. This position will establish the experiential framework through which LeapYear’s curriculum is delivered while implementing industry best practices for international education and gap year programming.

Specifically, the Program Coordinator will oversee all programmatic components of LeapYear, including:

· The first semester group travel in India/Nepal or Central America.

· The second semester 3-month international individual internships.

· Support for residential Learning Intensives that bracket each semester and serve to orient, integrate, and culminate the student experience.

· Both fall/spring and spring/summer two-semester programs.

This position must be prepared to provide on-call support for programs while in the field. Additionally, this position will serve as leadership staff for LeapYear’s residential Learning Intensives.

Program Description:

LeapYear is an alternative first or second year of college that combines the best of a gap year with contemplative education. Combining international experiential learning with a program of self-inquiry, LeapYear creates a "bridge year," incorporating learning intensives, international travel, independent internships, conscious community living, and rites of passage to support students’ conscious transition from high school to college and development from adolescence into adulthood.

Develop international travel itineraries, international partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities for the LeapYear program in alignment with curricular goals, specifically:

1. Plan and execute a detailed 11-week regional itinerary that supports LeapYear’s mission and vision.

2. Plan, coordinate, and execute the program budget, travel logistics, international airfares, and program partnership contracts.

3. Build, vet, and maintain relationships with LeapYear’s international sponsors/contacts.

4. Coordinate and create resources for group leaders to run the program in the field.

5. Provide on-call first-contact support for group leaders, partner organizations, students, and families while the program is in the field.

6. Support the assessment of safety and risk management systems for field experiences.

7. Execute program evaluation and assessment.

8. Oversee all logistics and arrangements for residential Learning Intensives

9. Teach up to 6 credits per year.

Provide the first line of contact to support students and families before, during, and after their LeapYear; specifically:

1. Support students and families during intake and in preparation for the program.

2. Oversee and coordinate actions needed to meet students’ needs while on the program.

3. Communicate with families during the program, including providing program updates via email and social media.

4. Support development of alumni programming post-program.

Support the development of the LeapYear Individual Internship semester; specifically:

1. Collaborate with LeapYear’s internship coordinators to support students’ ideation of their internship during the first semester program.

2. Oversee programmatic components while students are on internship, including travel logistics, risk management, and on-call student support.

3. Support the evolving development of the Internship semester, including building and evaluating our database of potential internship sites and experiences

1. Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with eveyeron

2. Provide general support to the LeapYear team for admissions, marketing, recruitment, staff training, and curriculum development.

3. Act as leadership staff for residential Learning Intensives (approx: 4-6 weeks/year).

4. Participate in emergency on-call phone rotation.

5. Conduct site visits as determined by programmatic need.

6. Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.

7. Complete additional program and university duties as assigned.

Applications: Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and three professional references.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically under-represented groups and those who support diversity.

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills.

Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.

Experience coordinating and/or leading international education programming.

Experience in Nepal/India and or Latin America regions.

Experience with international experiential program design.

Experience with the development of young adults.

Experience with creating budget systems, travel logistics, and international partnerships.

Availability for on-call programmatic support and staffing of off-site Learning Intensives.

Demonstrated ability to work with others in an administrative and leadership capacity.

Wilderness First Responder certification.

An understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in education, the workplace, community, and international experiences.

Commitment to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.

Dynamic group leadership and facilitation skills preferred.

Familiarity with contemplative methods and pedagogies preferred.

Benefits

Naropa Full-time Benefits

At Naropa we recognize that our people are key to our success, and we are proud to invest in them. In addition to our rich intellectual and experiential work environment, Naropa University offers a premium benefits package for our full time faculty and staff. This package includes employer contributions towards a selection of Medical and Dental plans, Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

We provide generous tuition remission for employees and their family members, including for-credit and auditing classes, as well as a tuition exchange program with 435 colleges and universities across the US that afford you the opportunity to continue your education. Naropa also provides a 403(b) retirement plan and RTD bus passes at no charge to full-time employees. We also have paid leave allowances for sick, vacation and personal time. More information on our benefits can be found on the Employment page on our website.

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