Thurgood Marshall College Fund S.O.A.R. Lead

Position Title:

Thurgood Marshall College Fund S.O.A.R. Lead

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Thurgood Marshall College Fund S.O.A.R. Leads

REPORTS TO: Director, Historically Black Colleges & Universities Initiatives                                                                                                             

DEPARTMENT: Title III & Thurgood Marshall College Fund

EXEMPT:                  NO

  

VICE PRESIDENT:  Vice President of Career and Technical Education, Sponsored Grants, and HBCU Initiatives 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Soaring, Observing and Achieving Results (SOAR) HBCU Scholars Program Lead plays a critical role in ensuring a successful and impactful experience for all participants. This position is responsible for overseeing daytime operations, managing camp staff, and supporting the overall camp environment. The Lead will work closely with mentors, presenters, and campus staff to coordinate daily activities, maintain a positive atmosphere, and ensure the safety and engagement of all campers.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in general studies or a related field, or completion of at least 30 hours of college coursework.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Positive role model with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate high school students.
• Strong organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility, patience, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daytime Supervision: Monitor student activities and ensure safety during daytime hours.
• Student Support: Provide guidance, enforce camp rules, and address student concerns.
• Safety and Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies, conduct dorm checks, and report incidents.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with staff for smooth transitions.
• Logistics: Assist with lights out, wake-up calls, and evening activity coordination.
• Represent SOAR Summer Camp and Hinds Community College professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the ou