Summer 2026 Residential Advisor, Upward Bound Program
About The Position
Wilkes University's Upward Bound Program is seeking motivated and responsible Residential Advisors (RAs) for the Summer 2026 residential program. RAs serve as mentors and supervisors for high school students in a college-preparatory program that includes academics, tutoring, cultural enrichment, and community-building activities. This role supports a safe, structured, and engaging residential environment while helping students build skills for college success. The program runs June 21 through July 31, 2026, with RA move-in on June 14 and staff training from June 14–20. RAs are required to live in a Wilkes University residence hall and supervise students Sunday evenings through Fridays each week. Responsibilities include mentoring and supervising students, maintaining a safe residential environment, supporting study sessions and academic engagement, assisting with recreational and cultural activities, enforcing program policies, and participating in evening duty rotations and on-call responsibilities. RAs may also chaperone trips, document student concerns, and provide classroom supervision when needed (additional compensation provided). Candidates must be current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or college graduates and able to pass a background check and complete Mandated Reporter Training.
Requirements
- Must be current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or college graduates
- Able to pass a background check
- Complete Mandated Reporter Training
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth, mentoring, residential life, or summer programs
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Ability to respond to concerns
- Ability to work with diverse student populations, including first-generation and low-income students
Responsibilities
- Mentoring and supervising students
- Maintaining a safe residential environment
- Supporting study sessions and academic engagement
- Assisting with recreational and cultural activities
- Enforcing program policies
- Participating in evening duty rotations and on-call responsibilities
- Chaperone trips
- Document student concerns
- Provide classroom supervision when needed
Benefits
- Room and board
- Meals during the program
- Scheduled evenings off
- No weekend responsibilities
- Additional compensation for classroom coverage
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
