Overnight Residential Counselor Upward Bound

University of Arkansas•Pine Bluff, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an Overnight Residential Counselor for the Upward Bound program. This temporary, fixed-term position involves providing overnight supervision for high school students participating in the Summer Residential Program. The role requires ensuring student safety, enforcing program policies, and maintaining a structured environment during overnight hours. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU dedicated to fostering learning, growth, and productivity in a diverse student population.

Requirements

Must be reliable, responsible, and able to work overnight hours.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and responsibly.
Ability to enforce policies while maintaining a supportive and respectful environment.
Experience working with high school students, youth programs, or residential programs preferred.
Strong leadership, supervision, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide overnight supervision for high school students residing in the TRIO Upward Bound Summer Residential Program.
Conduct regular rounds of the residential floors to ensure student safety and compliance with program policies.
Enforce curfew and residential program rules in accordance with program guidelines.
Maintain a quiet, safe, and structured environment during overnight hours.
Respond to student concerns, emergencies, or incidents and follow established reporting procedures.
Document overnight activities, incidents, and concerns in nightly reports for program administration.
Ensure students remain in their designated rooms after curfew unless there is an emergency.
Communicate any concerns or incidents to the Program Director or designated staff member.
Assist with emergency response procedures when necessary.
Serve as a positive role model and uphold the mission and standards of the TRIO Upward Bound Program.