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College of Human Sciences & Education

Social Research & Evaluation Center

Shaping Futures Program Lead (Hired as Wages as Earned Employee)

The Shaping Futures Program Lead is expected to provide leadership and monitoring to all Program Guides, Program Coordinators and students during the pre-immersion and summer immersive phases of the program. For the pre-immersion phase, the Program Lead will build relationships with all other staff and participants, assist with meeting preparation, and support student engagement. During the summer phase, the Program Lead will also serve as on-site monitors and be responsible for the safety of the participants throughout the day and night. They will also reinforce the safety protocols, rules, and expectations of the Shaping Futures summer program.

50% Summer Immersive Experience:

• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of daily program activities

• Provide leadership to Program Guides and Coordinators, as well as participants during campus-based activities, meals, and scheduled events, including overnight supervision, for the two-week residential program

• Reinforce program policies, safety protocols, behavioral expectations, and emergency procedures

• Serve as a positive mentor and resource for participants throughout the immersive experience

45% Pre-Immersion Phase:

•Participate in planning meetings with the Shaping Futures core team

• Establish and maintain relationships with all Program Guides and Program Coordinators

• Assist the Shaping Futures core team in developing presentations, training materials, and program resources

• Ensure all participants’ required documentation was collected

• Support communication with staff, students, families, and program partners as needed

5% Other Duties As Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful implementation of the Shaping Futures program

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Sciences

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Sciences with five years experience

Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

The higher than average hourly pay of $42/hour will reflect highly sensitive nature of the work the Program Lead is expected to complete during the program - working with minors in areas of mental healthcare like suicide prevention and substance abuse awareness. This job requires after hours and weekend work.

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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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