UW-Whitewater/UW Madison Summer Counselor
About The Position
A six-week position supervising and mentoring high school students, plus three in-service/training days. Working days will be as follows: Training (June9): Full-day training at UW Whitewater(overnight accommodations provided) Training (June10): Full-day training at UW Whitewater(overnight accommodations provided) Training (June 11):Full-day training at UW Whitewater(overnight accommodations provided) Part 1 (June15-19): Staff will live on campus at UW Whitewater Part 2 (June 22-26): Staff will live on campus at UW Whitewater Part 3 (June 29-July 2)Staff will live on campus at UW Whitewater Part 4: (July6-10)Commute to UW Madison and/or Business Tours near Madison and supervise students in daily activities Part 5 (July13-17)Commute to UW Madison and supervise students in daily activities Part 6 (July 20-23)Staff and student trip (Minneapolis, MN, overnight accommodations provided) Why Upward Bound? Meaningful and hands-on position working with potential first-generation college students Looks great on a resume Paid summer position Opportunities to return the following summer
Requirements
- As of June 2026,must be at least sophomore status with at least one year of experience at a post secondary education institution with a GPA of at least 2.75
- Have a high level of maturity, adaptability, ability to work on a team, self-disciplined
- Have familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of adolescents
- Have strong leadership skills, highly accountable, and be reliable
- Can work with minimal supervision
- Hold a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Supervise, guide, tutor, and mentor students
- Supervise recreation, program activities and meals
- Rotating night supervision
- Assist in the development and implementation of activities in the residence unit
- Chaperone one-day and multi-day fieldtrips
- Prepare reports on academics, student behavior, meals, and accidents
- Participate in training and other staff meetings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
