Academic Positions:
Faculty Faculty members are responsible for teaching substantive topics, bringing the core curriculum to life, and stimulating thinking and discussion. They may also provide supervisory support to Team Leaders during group workshops and activities and ensure that students receive a high quality educational experience. They are academicians who possess the experience and knowledge necessary to convey the subject matter. Faculty interact with their students both in specific Q & A sessions built into their lectures and outside the classroom, where they may be available during lunch or free periods.
Requirements:
Program Director The Program Director is responsible for all academic aspects of a specific LeadAmerica program. This generally includes following the designed curriculum, adapting to any scheduling conflicts, and any issues surrounding student and staff safety, security, accountability and discipline. During the program, the Program Director will oversee faculty and academic staff to ensure that the goal and tone of the conference remains true to the LeadAmerica academic vision of delivering all students the highest quality curriculum, true-to-life simulations, and college-level work. The Site Director, Program Director and Head Team Leader create a climate of supportive communication by holding frequent meetings with each other as well as the venue conference service. The Program Director, in conjunction with the Site Director, is part of the senior leadership team entrusted with the overall success of the program and total experience of all student participants.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Compensation:
Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.
Head Team Leader The Head Team Leader directly oversees Team Leaders within a specific program. He/she assists with training sessions, stays in constant communication with the Team Leaders, and is the first point of contact for student and staff concerns. He/she carefully coordinates all student disciplinary issues with the Program Director.
Team Leader Team Leaders work with students throughout the Conference and facilitate workshops and group interaction. They are the "front line" in ensuring the day-to-day safety and security of students as well as ensuring that students receive the best possible Conference experience. Team Leaders are assigned a group of students to direct through all leadership activities and simulations. They assist faculty, guest speakers, the Head Team Leader and the Program Director as needed. Team Leaders attend all lectures, social gatherings, meals, site visits and floor meetings. They also serve as Resident Advisors in charge of a group for room checks and after-hour emergencies.
Program Assistant The Program Assistant works closely with all other staff to ensure that the program runs smoothly. He/she ensures that the site rooms are properly equipped and set up with audiovisual equipment and any other equipment or materials that are necessary for conference events. The Program Assistant aids Team Leaders during site visits, guest speakers and lectures. Additionally, he/she may handle clerical work, office communications taking conference photos and slideshow presentation.
Ambassadors Abroad In addition to the general staffing requirements of LeadAmerica, candidates for positions in the Ambassadors Abroad programs who possess international travel experience, academic degrees/concentrations in the areas of International Affairs (Politics & Business), Art History/Instruction, Classics, Ecology and or linguistic skills related to the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Western & Central Europe; China; Australia & New Zealand; Italy & Greece.
In addition to exposing students to the excitement of travel and the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country, Ambassador Abroad staff members are responsible for the safety, security and accountability of the students throughout the conference. All staff members attend all briefings, visits and meals with the students, monitor hotels in the evening and perform all required functions as needed. The ability to multi-task, manage stress and remain flexible while maintaining an enthusiastic attitude are necessary attributes for these positions. While an in country logistics manager will accompany each tour, the Program Director ensures the delivery of the program, manages staff and student concerns, works with the logistics manager to address any on tour needs, communicates with the Home Office and provides academic support as needed. Team Leaders work closely with a small group of students, ensuring their accountability and safety, while providing academic and leadership debriefs as needed.
Operations Positions:
Site Director The Site Director is responsible for all operational and logistical aspects of a specific conference venue at which a LeadAmerica program(s) is(are) conducted. This includes all issues relating to student and staff safety, security, accountability and discipline, facilities and logistics; but not academic content. The Site Director, Program Director and Head Team Leader create a climate of supportive communication by holding frequent meetings with each other as well as the venue conference service. The Site Director, in conjunction with the Program Director, is part of the senior leadership team entrusted with the overall success of the program and total experience of all student participants.
Office Manager The Office Manager is the Site Director's administrator responsible for managing all functions of the onsite office, which is the nerve center of the Conference. The Office Manager is responsible for on-site book-keeping, records and forms, maintenance of office supplies and Conference materials, handling student issues as required and working with the Program Director and Site Director to ensure that the logistics of the program run flawlessly. The Office Manager works closely with the Site Director and Office Coordinator to confirm site visits, buses, guest speakers, meals, and other conference specifics.
Office Coordinator The Office Coordinator works closely with the Office Manager in support operations for the Conference. He/She assists with office communication, room set-up, audio-visual set-up, event confirmation and administrative responsibilities. The Office Coordinator keeps the site office open and makes himself/herself available for any student needs or questions.
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