Lead Chaperone/Dorm Assistant

Job Title

Lead Chaperone, Talent Search 61 North

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and support regular chaperones in ensuring student safety, engagement, and participation

• Act as the primary point of contact for overnight supervision and dorm-related concerns

• Oversee camper check-ins, headcounts, and behavioral management strategies

• Assist in planning and executing camp activities, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to schedules.

• Communicate with program leadership student needs, safety issues, or other concerns

• Enforce all camp policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure a secure experience for all participants

• Handle emergency situations and ensure all safety protocols are followed

• Chaperone educational and cultural activities/ field trips

• Serve as a mentor to Talent Search participants

• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least a college Junior with a GPA of 3.0
• Two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk/disadvantaged students

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience in youth leadership, camp coordination, or student mentoring, preferably in an educational or summer camp setting
• Strong decision-making, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to guide and support regular chaperones in fulfilling their responsibilities
• Ability to supervise, engage, and provide a safe and supportive environment for campers
• Ability to enforce camp rules, maintain discipline, and respond effectively to emergencies
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work with fellow chaperones, camp staff, and program director
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to oversee schedules and ensure smooth operations
• Flexibility, adaptability, and patience in managing daily camp activities and unexpected challenges
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures, behavior management strategies

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.