Edge Mentor, Edge Summer College Program, Summer 2027

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

8d•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 serve as role models and help participants prepare for college through academic and social support, positive relationships, and engaging activities. The program values student service, diversity, teamwork, respect, and harmony. Mentors support a group of up to 15 students, conduct daily check-ins, help ensure students’ safety and well-being, and follow University policies for working with minors. They plan and market evening and weekend activities, attend all evening activities and scheduled staff meetings, communicate with the team, complete basic reports, and provide residence hall security. Mentors must live in the residence hall throughout training and the program. The role includes hall checks at 10 p.m., quiet hours beginning at 11 p.m., lights out at midnight, and rotating overnight duty shifts from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The anticipated start date is July 12, 2027. Training is scheduled for July 12–16, with staff meeting schedules determined during training. Schedules will be determined by training week. The position is located on the University of Delaware’s center campus, with the exact location to be determined. Estimated pay is $2,300, with a $100 bonus for returning staff who have previously worked for Edge and are rehired. Fourteen positions are available. Applicants must be University of Delaware undergraduate students and have a GPA of at least 2.75. Interest or experience working with high school students is required. At least one year of experience in roles such as resident assistant, camp counselor, peer mentor, or tutor is preferred. Mentors are expected to abstain from alcohol, illegal drugs, and other controlled substances while on duty and residing on campus. Failure to follow the expectations may result in disciplinary action, including immediate relief of duties.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student at the University of Delaware; applicants not enrolled as University of Delaware undergraduates will not be considered.
Minimum GPA of 2.75.
Interest and/or experience working with high school students.
Demonstrated values including serving students, diversity, teamwork, respect, and harmony.
Ability to adhere to University of Delaware protection of minors policies and appropriate conduct while engaging with minors.
Abstain from using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or 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.
Plan and market engaging evening and weekend activities, and attend all evening activities.
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 midnight.
Work rotating evening duty shifts from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Attend staff meetings scheduled three times a week.
Complete basic reports.
Maintain communication with the team throughout the day via group chat and assist with assigned tasks as needed.
Carry out program policies and rules to ensure student safety, health, wellness, and compliance with the University’s protection of minors policies.
Uphold high standards of personal and professional conduct while engaging with minors.
Live in the residence hall throughout training and the program.