Peer Staff, College Readiness Scholars Institute, Summer 2027

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI), led by the University of Delaware Office of Undergraduate Admissions, is hiring current University of Delaware undergraduate students for a summer pre-collegiate program. Peer Staff help high school students—especially those from first-generation and/or income-limited backgrounds—experience and better understand a collegiate environment. Staff serve as role models and support students through academic, interpersonal, and residential components of the program. All positions are residential, and staff must live in the residence hall during training and the program. Staff schedules vary by component and staff meeting schedule, which will be determined during training week in June 2027. The anticipated start date is June 14, 2027. Estimated pay is $2,200, with a $100 bonus for returning staff who have previously worked the program.

Requirements

Applicants must be current undergraduate students at the University of Delaware; applicants must remain enrolled through the Fall 2027 semester.
Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Interest and/or experience working with students from first-generation and/or income-limited backgrounds.
Demonstrated values of serving students, diversity, teamwork, respect, and harmony.
Must live in the residence hall for the duration of training and the program.
Must be available to work throughout the program, including weekends, and cannot hold outside commitments or employment or take summer coursework that is not required for graduation during the program.
Must comply with program policies, the University's protection of minors policies, and conduct expectations, including abstaining 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

For academic assignments, escort students to breakfast, academic sessions, and lunch; monitor assigned classes and assist classroom instructors; provide individual and group academic support; complete related reports; attend scheduled staff meetings; and monitor structured study in the residence hall.
For interpersonal assignments, escort students from lunch to career and interpersonal sessions, fitness hour, and dinner; assist professional staff with interpersonal-skills workshops and seminars; address student groups; disseminate information; and interact with campus administrators.
For residential assignments, provide residence-hall programming and constructive opportunities; support residence-hall security, including curfew and overnight monitoring; attend scheduled staff meetings; and complete basic reports.
Live in the residence hall throughout training and the program, and carry out program policies and rules to support student safety, health, wellness, and compliance with the University's protection of minors policies.
Maintain consistent communication with the team throughout the day via group chat and assist with assigned tasks as needed.
Cultivate a positive and inclusive community through activities and interactions with scholars.
Plan and promote engaging evening and weekend activities.
For the residential team, 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; and work rotating evening-duty shifts from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Attend required staff meetings, with schedules determined during staff training in the week of June 14–17, 2027.
Be available throughout the program, including weekends, and refrain from outside commitments or employment and non-graduation-required summer coursework during the program.
Uphold professional conduct and the University's protection of minors policies; abstain from using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances while performing duties and residing on campus.