Assistant Summer Program Coordinator - Summer

Assistant Summer Program Coordinator – Summer 2026

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The salary range for this position is $18.00 – $18.00 per hour. Placement within the range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by collective bargaining agreement rules.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

The Assistant Summer Program Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine® GCM Grosvenor Scholars Program (hereafter referred to as NM Scholars), a partnership between Northwestern Medicine®, George Westinghouse College Prep High School, Daniel Hale Williams Prep, and Bronzeville Scholastic Institute. NM Scholars offers a Summer Intensive Program led by two Summer Program Coordinators who are largely responsible for managing the day‑to‑day activities of the Scholars.

The program will be offered in person this summer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The Assistant Program Coordinators work closely with the Program Coordinators, Summer Intensive Chair, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare System Advisor, NM Academy Director, Program Manager, Community Support Specialist, and Research/Evaluation Advisor. They demonstrate superior organization skills, strong interpersonal and communication abilities, and attention to detail while remaining flexible and adaptable.

Tenure of position: 8 weeks, beginning the first week of June (dates are flexible) – the position is 100% in person.

• Assist with the Summer Intensive curriculum design and implementation, including designing, coordinating, and facilitating program activities and potential college visits.
• Maintain daily reflections (e.g., memos) on students’ improvement by attending all lectures and presentations.
• Design lesson plans on writing techniques for high school students and meet with them regularly to develop summer research projects and presentations.
• Support and reinforce students’ strengths and experiential knowledge.
• Promote a college‑culture environment similar to current remote learning.
• Serve as the point of contact for one cohort of students (e.g., rising sophomores) and provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Assist with day‑to‑day responsibilities for students, including developing and grading homework, projects, and exams, and assessing participation and attendance.
• Escort students to and from breakfast, lunch, lectures, and lab locations, ensuring adherence to the set schedule.
• Assist with research activities, including conducting student interviews and collecting data.
• Provide ongoing feedback to better implement the program.
• Attend regular meetings with the NM Scholars Team throughout the duration of the program.
• Participate in NM Scholars Program Orientation to ensure proper planning and transition.

Required

• Student enrolled in a certificate program or undergraduate student with experience and/or interest in education, teaching, leadership, high school student development, or college student development.
• Ability to work virtually and in person.
• Past experience working with high‑achieving high school students.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions independently.
• Professional communication with a variety of internal and external sources.
• Team‑player who can collaborate in a time‑pressured environment.
• Well‑rounded individual who enjoys guiding, advising, and mentoring youth from under‑served communities.

Desired

• Background in program coordination.
• Experience with curriculum design and development inside and outside traditional classroom settings.
• Past STEM or health/science pipeline experience.
• Knowledge of…