Monitor

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Job Description

The LEAPS Academic Space Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that only authorized people enter the LEAPS spaces, ensuring the appropriate use of the spaces, and securing the spaces at the end of the evening (or weekend) shift. We may occasionally ask Academic Space Supervisors to complete simple clerical tasks in support of the program.

Job Requirements

·      Space Management & Support

·      Instructional & Logistical Support

·      Communication & Coordination

·      Relay important updates, concerns, or incidents to the LEAPS instructor and program staff.

·      Document notable classroom issues, e.g., technology not working.

·      Maintain professional, supportive communication with students, faculty, and staff.

Educational Value

The Academic Space Supervisor role offers students a structured, hands-on learning experience that complements their academic coursework by developing professional, operational, and interpersonal competencies essential for success in academic, nonprofit, and community-engaged environments.

The role cultivates professional skills and habits, such as reliability, punctuality, accountability, and adherence to established protocols—skills that are transferable to any professional setting. By serving as a point of contact during after-hours programming, students develop situational judgment, discretion, and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to routine and unexpected issues.

Students also strengthen communication and interpersonal skills by interacting regularly with peers, instructors, and program staff. They practice professional communication, documentation, and escalation of concerns, reinforcing the importance of clear information sharing and collaborative problem-solving in team-based environments.