Assistant Academic Director

Launch

X offers premier entrepreneurship and innovation summer programs to high school students across the globe. We provide both online and on‑campus programs, focusing on highly engaging content that gives real‑world experience. Students learn to start legitimate startups or solve big business problems of real corporations, gaining valuable lifelong skills.

The Assistant Academic Director supports the Academic Director in executing all academic operations of the Launch

X summer program. This includes daily logistics, classroom readiness, student support, documentation, intern coordination, and communication with the Program Manager when required. The Assistant Academic Director ensures instructional consistency, smooth program flow, and accurate execution of Launch

X managerial duties.

This role reports to the Summer Academic Director and senior management to ensure a successful and engaging learning environment for students while demonstrating a passion for nurturing the potential of high school entrepreneurs.

This is a temporary, full‑time, eight‑week contract position on‑site ase learn more about our company at  before applying.

Employment dates: June 15th to August 15th (Dates are inclusive of our paid training period).

Academic Leadership and Intern Group Training will take place virtually from June 15–19 (approximately 20–25 hours) and on campus from June 22–26 (approximately 20 hours).

The Academic Leadership and Intern team will support the campus program from June 28–August 8 (approximately 30–40 hours per week), followed by post‑program reflections and work wrap‑up from August 8–15 (approximately 10–15 hours).

• Participate in daily stand‑ups with the Academic Directors, Lead Interns, and Education and Support Interns
• Ensure technology readiness in classrooms and connect with campus tech department or residential partners if necessary
• Attend the weekly check‑in meeting with the Program Manager alongside the Academic Director
• Check in with the Lead Intern daily to support their management of interns
• Maintain communication with residential staff regarding student behavior, attendance issues, and daily updates

• Deliver educational content during classroom sessions.
  • Support students through facilitation, breakout groups, hands‑on activities, differentiated instruction, and material preparation that aligns with your professional background
• Assist in facilitating student learning and engagement, ensuring effective learning outcomes and well‑being throughout the program
• Assist with monitoring startup milestones and identify areas where students require additional support
• Manage classroom logistics, including course platforms, course materials, and gathering feedback from participants to identify key insights and actionable improvements
• Track student learning progress during instructional meetings and notify the Academic Director of any academic or behavioral concerns

• Provide guidance and support to student teams and interns, addressing any disciplinary issues as needed
• Regularly assess student progress, offering constructive feedback on performance and addressing obstacles to success
• Collaborate with students to set specific goals and action plans to help them successfully run a business
• Hold weekly team meetings with each student group to review milestones, barriers, product development, and startup progress
• Provide clear, actionable feedback based on Launch
  
  X rubrics and expectations
• Offer emotional and motivational support, particularly during challenging times, reassuring students that difficulties are a normal part of the process and ensuring they feel supported

• Assess the academic quality of Demo Day pitches with the Academic Director
• Coordinate logistics with interns, residential management team, and Operations team for a smooth event
• Ensure final presentations reflect Launch
  
  X standards for professionalism and entrepreneurial rigor

• Submit all required Launch
  
  X documentation, including student concern trackers, instructor meeting surveys, curriculum…