Part Time Apple Foundation Program Mentor

The College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Administrative Skills, Animal Transport, Apple, Brand Marketing (Branding), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Coaching, Collaborative Learning, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Consumer Advertising, Consumer Electronics, Customer/Client Research, Diversity, Educational Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Film, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logo Design, Marketing, Mentoring, Mobile Applications Development, Mobile Technology, Network Operating Systems, Nonprofit, Office Equipment, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Swift, Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wireless Communications, iOS
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Part Time Apple Foundation Program MentorSTATUS Part Time as needed up to 20 hours per weekDIVISION ITSREPORTS TO Apple Foundation Program ManagerSUPERVISES NAFLSA STATUS Non ExemptPOSITION DESCRIPTIONThe College for Creative Studies CCS Apple Foundation Mentor will support interactive learning coaching and mentoring sessions focused on building coding design and professional skills as part of the Apple Foundation Program at CCS. They will support learners through the Apple Foundation Program curriculum which includes coding with Swift design marketing and project management. The Mentor will support at minimum eight programs throughout the fiscal year July 1 - June 30th. Each program will be a total of 80 hours over the course of four to five weeks. Specific timing will vary depending on the program structure.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupport interactive Apple Foundation programs providing guidance and support to learners.Support students in developing coding design and professional skills fostering their growth and development.Work with Apple Foundation Program Manager to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment.Provide administrative task and project support for the Apple Program ManagerOther duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEWorking knowledge of Apple computers and operating software.Working knowledge of networking and wireless network operating systems.Ability to work Afternoons Evenings.Understanding of UX fundamentals user experience the importance of context the iOS Human Interface Guidelines and UX Process user research empathy and understanding personas user stories prototyping.Understanding the relationship between creativity design and implementation.Understanding of the design fundamentals text color imagesetc.A good understanding of branding is desired brand identity design of logo marketing materials.Familiarity with the Design Thinking framework.Experience in technology ideally in mobile development and iOS platform.Experience in UIUX design in industry andor in academic environment.Strong understanding of coding languages Swift etc. design principles and professional skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse groups of people.Other desirable skills and experienceTeam player with good interpersonal skillsOrganized self-starter with demonstrated ability to lead a projectExperience working in a dynamic team environmentExcellent written & verbal communication skillWORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position use a computer and other office equipment and communicate effectively in person by phone and virtually. Frequent interaction with others including staff faculty students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus attend off-site meetings and events and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required.CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ABOUT CCSThe College for Creative Studies CCS is a nonprofit private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelors and Masters degrees. CCS located in midtown Detroit strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students resolve to pursue excellence act ethically engage their responsibilities as citizens and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries such as transportation film and animation advertising and communications consumer electronics athletic apparel and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers design problem solvers and innovators as well as creative leaders in business.The College for Creative Studies a leading college of art and design represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives personal experiences values identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization.CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard toage race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation height weight gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any otherlegally protected status.The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.To ApplyApplicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to emailprotected

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