Edge Mentor, Edge Summer College Program, Summer 2027

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Edge Summer College Program, led by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, seeks current University of Delaware undergraduate students to mentor high school juniors and seniors from around the world. Edge Mentors provide an engaging experience that helps participants prepare for college success and serve as positive role models. Mentors must live in the residence hall during training and the program, support student safety and well-being, and uphold the University’s protection of minors policies and standards of professional conduct. Staff are expected to abstain from alcohol, illegal drugs, and other controlled substances while performing duties and residing on campus. Failure to meet these expectations may result in disciplinary action, including immediate relief of duties. The anticipated start date is July 12, 2027. Training is scheduled for July 12–16, 2027, with staff meeting schedules determined during training; another reference describes training week as July 12–17, 2027. Work schedules will be determined during training. The position is based at the University of Delaware’s Center campus, location to be determined. Estimated pay is $2,300, with a $100 bonus for staff who previously worked for Edge and are rehired. Fourteen positions are available.

Requirements

Must be an undergraduate student at the University of Delaware; applicants not enrolled as University undergraduate students will not be considered.
Minimum GPA of 2.75.
Interest in and/or experience working with high school students.
Demonstrated values such as serving students, diversity, teamwork, respect, and harmony.
Must comply with the University of Delaware’s protection of minors policies and appropriate conduct expectations.
Must abstain from alcohol, illegal drugs, and other controlled substances while performing duties and residing on campus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in roles such as resident assistant, camp counselor, peer mentor, or tutor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor and build positive relationships with a group of up to 15 rising high school juniors and seniors.
Provide individualized and group academic and social support.
Conduct mandatory daily check-ins with mentees; times will be determined.
Plan and market engaging evening and weekend activities, and attend every evening activity.
Provide residence hall security, including curfew and overnight monitoring.
Conduct 10 p.m. hall checks to ensure students are back in the residence hall and on the program floor.
Enforce quiet hours beginning at 11 p.m. and lights-out beginning at 12 a.m.
Work rotating evening duty shifts from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Attend staff meetings scheduled three times per week.
Maintain communication with the team throughout the day via group chat and support assigned tasks as needed.
Complete basic reports.
Carry out program policies and rules to ensure student safety, health, wellness, and compliance with the University of Delaware’s protection of minors policies.
Uphold appropriate personal and professional conduct while engaging with minors.
Live in the residence hall for the duration of training and the program.
Abstain from the use, possession, or influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances while performing duties and residing on campus.