2023 Health Office Assistant (Summer Role)

Health Office Assistant

EXPLO Pre-College

Wellesley College

June 18, 2023 - August 4, 2023

We’re looking for a compassionate, flexible candidate who is interested in working alongside a team of skilled nurses to keep our Health Office running smoothly.

About Us

EXPLO is a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 85,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer residential summer programs for students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. We strive to build a collaborative, transdisciplinary learning environment at our programs, where students drive their own learning through exploration.

Our Impact

For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. As an organization, we believe learning should be joyful and create experiences with engagement, inclusion, and magic as first principles. Each summer we share these experiences with smart and curious students from all over the world.

The Opportunity

At EXPLO, we are fortunate to have a 24/7 health office available to our students and staff which is staffed by a team of skilled nurses. The Health Office Assistant works closely with the Director of the Health Office to ensure that the office runs smoothly and that students and staff are readily able to access the care that they need. The Health Office Assistant also plays a role in building community on campus as a consistent friendly face in our Health Office, as well as supporting general student programming.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Office Assistant Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of the Health Office to ensure that the Health Office offers consistent care to students and staff
• Work closely with the Office of Student Life to exchange necessary information about student health issues and communications with caregivers
• Work closely with all Summer Program offices to ensure that medications are properly administered to all students
• Work closely with all Summer Program offices to ensure that medications are properly packed for off-campus student field trips
• Coordinate with other Health Office staff and local healthcare providers to ensure our Health Office is fully stocked with appropriate supplies and medications
• Take students to scheduled and urgent appointments as needed

Campus Operations + Student Life

• Lead and support group activities for students, which may range from extracurricular activities to supervising an evening event
• Chaperone students on evening and weekend trips off-campus
• Possibly teach an elective of interest and/or be the first person to step in to cover a course or living group if needed.

About You

You’ve got:

• Availability to work on campus for the duration of the summer program
• A valid US driver's license with a clean driving record

Ideally, you’ve also got:

• 1+ years of post-high school experience by the summer
• Some experience with kids and/or adolescents

Compensation + Benefits

This is a seven week, seasonal position that begins in mid- June 2023. Compensation for this role starts at $4,500 plus room and board. For the health and safety of our community, EXPLO requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Other benefits include:

• Room and board for the duration of 7-week program including all meals
• Staff-only affinity spaces and other professional support and development opportunities
• Access to a gym and other exercise equipment and spaces
• A week-long, hands-on Orientation and job training
• Best in the industry staff to student ratios
• Daily time off that typically includes every other night off and one weekend day per weekend off
• Openness to working with your college or university to support internship or practicum credit for your EXPLO work

Interested in learning more? You can start the conversation by pressing the “Apply for this job” button below. You can learn more about other positions, the application process, or read about former EXPLO faculty at our Faculty Hiring website or by contacting us at 781-762-7400 or faculty_hiring@explo.org.

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