Assistant Director - AURORA Outdoor Orientation Programs

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POSITION SPECIFICS The AURORA Outdoor Orientation Programs of the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Department in the College of Health and Human Development are seeking an Assistant Director. This position is integral to the success of AURORA and will support the program’s director in all aspects of the program’s delivery.

Through our backpacking expeditions and community service-based

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s, AURORA seeks to support incoming students as they transition to life at Penn State. Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging amongst our students, create a space where they can make meaningful connections with their peers, and help empower them to confidently tackle the start to their Penn State

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This position will work closely with the director throughout the year to enable the delivery of these

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s. Additionally, this position will support the large part-time staff that AURORA hires each year to facilitate the field

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s for incoming students.

What You:

’ll Do: Support the director with preparation and planning for AURORA’s field

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s throughout the year including, but not limited to: Maintaining inventory of gear and supplies Reserving spaces, transportation, and service partners Manage student recruitment efforts throughout the year, including tabling events, online resources, communications, and more.

• Support partners with student registration, including communication with registered students prior to program

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s.

• Maintain information databases and records for both students and staff.

Edit and update various digital and printed program materials.

• Support the director with the delivery of field

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s and staff trainings, including management of logistical details, delivery of content, and more.

Desired Skills:

and

Qualifications:

Trip leading

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, specifically backpacking Wilderness First Aid

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(Wilderness First Responder preferred) Leave No Trace

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(Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor preferred) Wilderness Medicine Instructor (preferred) MINIMUM

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& REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant

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; or an equivalent combination of

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and

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accepted Required Certifications: None Application Instructions For full consideration, candidates must include a cover letter and resume with their application. Who We Are AURORA is a program run by passionate individuals seeking to make an impact on the world around us. We value communication, empathy, and a diversity of opinions.

We are situated within the Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM) Department. RPTM values community, curiosity, respect, and inclusivity. RPTM seeks to positively impact the health and well-being of people and places by engaging communities and individuals of all backgrounds through the administration, leadership, and management of recreation, parks, tourism, and sport.

• Schedule: This position will work in-person on campus but will include occasional travel to field

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s and time off-site. Additionally, this position will generally work a typical M-F work schedule. At certain times of year, this position will be required to be on-call in case of emergency, and will work atypical hours, nights, and/or weekends as needed during the delivery of field

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s. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your

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A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive

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