Student Advisor: EXPLO Middle School (Summer)

Exploration School•Wellesley, MA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

EXPLO Middle School seeks Advisors to mentor students ages 12–14 and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential campus community at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Advisors live on campus, support instructors, and help plan activities, events, and trips. They receive regular coaching and feedback from a supervising Director and work closely with experienced academic, student life, and operations leaders. Advisor assignments include Residential Advisor, Day Advisor, and Program Advisor. Residential Advisors partner with a co-Advisor to support a group of residential students; Day Advisors lead a group of day students; and Program Advisors support students and the program across campus without an assigned group. Assignments are generally shared upon arrival and may change to meet student and program needs. Advisors may also take on program support duties suited to their interests and skills, such as coordinating activities, managing supplies, communications, trip planning, or teaching an elective. This is a five-week, residential, seasonal position at Wellesley College, running June 21 through July 25, 2027, including mandatory in-person orientation beginning June 21. Required virtual training takes place before arrival, with hours varying by role. Compensation is $4,000 total, with an additional stipend available for Advisors who teach an elective. Room and board are provided for the program’s duration.

Requirements

Complete at least one year of college or equivalent post-secondary experience by June 2027.
Enjoy working with middle school–aged students in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Be comfortable living and working on campus for the full program duration.
Be flexible and open to serving in any of the three Advisor assignments.
Welcome feedback and be eager to grow as a mentor and leader.
Have experience working with youth in any setting, such as camp, tutoring, mentoring, teaching, coaching, babysitting, or volunteering.
Be authorized to work in the U.S. or able to obtain authorization by the start of the program.
Attend the mandatory multi-day, in-person orientation beginning June 21, 2027, and complete required virtual training before arrival.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor middle school students as the lead for an assigned group of residential or day students, or in a program-wide support capacity.
Live in a residence hall with students and help create a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment.
Participate in a residence hall on-call rotation and/or help oversee commuting students.
Assist instructors in classrooms as needed.
Help plan and lead afternoon activities and evening events.
Chaperone weekend and class trips in the greater Boston area.
Take ownership of a designated support role, such as activities coordination, supplies management, the daily newsletter, trip planning, or teaching an elective.
Work with a supervising Director through regular individual check-ins and group meetings, and apply feedback.
Adapt as assignments and responsibilities shift to meet student and program needs.