Residential Counselor (Non-student Extra Help)
About The Position
UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs. Summary Of Job Duties Live in-residence hall; assist in peer counseling first-year students; supervise and develop recreational activities; assist with all program activities; complete student evaluation forms; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities; assist in tutoring students during the evening help rooms; and perform other tasks as assigned. This is a live-in position for the duration of the 2026 Summer II Session. Residential Counselors attend a mandatory training program scheduled prior to the start of the Weevil Jumpstart Program. Employment dates June 22 – July 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting
- Current full-time, upper-class undergraduate student in good academic standing at time of employment
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills
- Responsible and mature
Nice To Haves
- Prior peer counseling experience preferred
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Experience working in group settings
Responsibilities
- Live in-residence hall
- Assist in peer counseling first-year students
- Supervise and develop recreational activities
- Assist with all program activities
- Complete student evaluation forms
- Attend orientation and staff meetings
- Assist instructors in classroom activities
- Assist in tutoring students during the evening help rooms
- Perform other tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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