Assistant Site Director, Horizons Summer Program
Nashville Public Radio, Kennesaw, GA, United States
Assistant Site Director, Horizons Summer Program
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Job ID: 296654
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location Primary Location for Job Responsibilities. Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary Responsible for supporting the Site Director in all Horizons activities, operations, and programmatic elements in both the summer and school‑year programs. This position will be assisting the Site Director with fundraising, program logistics, program communication, marketing, and social media platforms for the Horizons program. Will also be responsible for building strong relationships with Horizons students, families, staff, and volunteers, as well as partners in the Paulding County School District and Kennesaw State University. The primary goal of Horizons is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long‑term success of students ranging from rising 1st to 9th grades.
Responsibilities
Manages electronic platforms to host newsletters and school‑wide communication. Updates the website with parent information, menus, special events, etc. Establishes and maintains effective parent communication.
Assists the Site Director with grant‑writing, special events, and publications to support the implementation of the annual fundraising plan, including proofing grants, assembling grant proposals, and offering insights into new ways to seek funding and phrasing of appeals.
Develops and maintains relationships with donors, including individuals, community organizations, foundations, and corporations. Motivates and supports volunteer fundraisers and the Advisory Board, and collaborates with local businesses to promote fundraising nights.
Oversees administrative systems related to fundraising, including acquisitions, renewals, and acknowledgements, and manages grant applications, reports to foundations, and solicitations/acknowledgements to corporate and individual donors.
Maintains professional relationships with individuals, organizations, community leaders, public schools, Horizons Advisory Board, National Horizons staff, local part‑time staff, and volunteers.
Maintains relationships with the Horizons Atlanta Office and other affiliates, overseeing positive relationships with partner organizations and community groups in education, fundraising, and outreach.
Assists the Site Director in developing marketing and public relations materials.
Supervises, hires, evaluates, and trains the Instructional Team (Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Interns, Specialists). Oversees recruitment, scheduling, training, and hiring paperwork.
Coordinates teacher orientation and curriculum planning meetings to implement a thematic, project‑based summer curriculum that enhances students’ reading and math skills. Creates summer and year‑round schedules, develops academic programming, enrichment activities, and field trips, and manages transportation services and Advisory Board meetings.
Plans events with students and parents (info sessions, orientations, end‑of‑program celebrations). Participates in bi‑weekly Horizons Site Director meetings and workshops, schedules educational presentations, weekly studies, field trips, swimming lessons, and in‑house enrichment sessions. Developing year‑round activities to engage learning throughout the school year.
Analyzes Horizons assessments to determine educational effectiveness, observes student engagement academically and socio‑emotionally, and collaborates with the instructional team on interventions and student‑centered solutions.
Assists with food service processes and coordinates completion of National Horizons Data Instruments (staff survey, financial spreadsheets, program content survey, parent and student questionnaires).
Manages program‑related databases.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid Georgia teaching certificate
Required Experience
Five (5) years of teaching experience
Experience teaching elementary school
Experience designing curriculum in a child‑centered, risk‑free environment for elementary‑aged students
Relevant experience in educational program administration, fundraising, grant writing, budgeting, and fiscal management
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, or related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with social media platforms, fundraising, and marketing strategies
Experience working with low‑income families and/or diverse communities
Leadership experience
Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
A strong passion for working with youth and strong desire to transform their lives
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time and meet assigned deadlines
Knowledge of best practices for school enrichment programs
Proficient in using technology as a management and reporting tool
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
USG Core Values USG Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education
9 Panel Lab Drug Test
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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Job ID: 296654
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location Primary Location for Job Responsibilities. Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary Responsible for supporting the Site Director in all Horizons activities, operations, and programmatic elements in both the summer and school‑year programs. This position will be assisting the Site Director with fundraising, program logistics, program communication, marketing, and social media platforms for the Horizons program. Will also be responsible for building strong relationships with Horizons students, families, staff, and volunteers, as well as partners in the Paulding County School District and Kennesaw State University. The primary goal of Horizons is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long‑term success of students ranging from rising 1st to 9th grades.
Responsibilities
Manages electronic platforms to host newsletters and school‑wide communication. Updates the website with parent information, menus, special events, etc. Establishes and maintains effective parent communication.
Assists the Site Director with grant‑writing, special events, and publications to support the implementation of the annual fundraising plan, including proofing grants, assembling grant proposals, and offering insights into new ways to seek funding and phrasing of appeals.
Develops and maintains relationships with donors, including individuals, community organizations, foundations, and corporations. Motivates and supports volunteer fundraisers and the Advisory Board, and collaborates with local businesses to promote fundraising nights.
Oversees administrative systems related to fundraising, including acquisitions, renewals, and acknowledgements, and manages grant applications, reports to foundations, and solicitations/acknowledgements to corporate and individual donors.
Maintains professional relationships with individuals, organizations, community leaders, public schools, Horizons Advisory Board, National Horizons staff, local part‑time staff, and volunteers.
Maintains relationships with the Horizons Atlanta Office and other affiliates, overseeing positive relationships with partner organizations and community groups in education, fundraising, and outreach.
Assists the Site Director in developing marketing and public relations materials.
Supervises, hires, evaluates, and trains the Instructional Team (Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Interns, Specialists). Oversees recruitment, scheduling, training, and hiring paperwork.
Coordinates teacher orientation and curriculum planning meetings to implement a thematic, project‑based summer curriculum that enhances students’ reading and math skills. Creates summer and year‑round schedules, develops academic programming, enrichment activities, and field trips, and manages transportation services and Advisory Board meetings.
Plans events with students and parents (info sessions, orientations, end‑of‑program celebrations). Participates in bi‑weekly Horizons Site Director meetings and workshops, schedules educational presentations, weekly studies, field trips, swimming lessons, and in‑house enrichment sessions. Developing year‑round activities to engage learning throughout the school year.
Analyzes Horizons assessments to determine educational effectiveness, observes student engagement academically and socio‑emotionally, and collaborates with the instructional team on interventions and student‑centered solutions.
Assists with food service processes and coordinates completion of National Horizons Data Instruments (staff survey, financial spreadsheets, program content survey, parent and student questionnaires).
Manages program‑related databases.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid Georgia teaching certificate
Required Experience
Five (5) years of teaching experience
Experience teaching elementary school
Experience designing curriculum in a child‑centered, risk‑free environment for elementary‑aged students
Relevant experience in educational program administration, fundraising, grant writing, budgeting, and fiscal management
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, or related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with social media platforms, fundraising, and marketing strategies
Experience working with low‑income families and/or diverse communities
Leadership experience
Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
A strong passion for working with youth and strong desire to transform their lives
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time and meet assigned deadlines
Knowledge of best practices for school enrichment programs
Proficient in using technology as a management and reporting tool
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
USG Core Values USG Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education
9 Panel Lab Drug Test
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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