Summer Residential Counselor-1
About The Position
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Summer Residential Counselor to provide academic support, mentorship, and supervision to Upward Bound students during a six-week program. This temporary, fixed-term position requires a commitment to residing in the assigned residence hall and ensuring student safety, well-being, and adherence to program policies. The role involves assisting students with academic tasks, reinforcing college readiness skills, facilitating character development activities, and chaperoning program-related trips and activities. The counselor will also be responsible for enforcing the Upward Bound Student Code of Conduct and maintaining professional accountability.
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate college student, or a recent college graduate.
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher (official transcript verification may be required).
- Ability to reside in the assigned residence hall for the duration of the six-week program.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pass required background checks (if applicable).
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or youth engagement experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide structured tutorial assistance to all Upward Bound students in core academic subjects.
- Assist students with assignments, study strategies, time management, and skill development.
- Monitor academic progress and communicate concerns to program staff.
- Reinforce college readiness skills and promote academic excellence.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to all participants.
- Promote leadership, integrity, accountability, and self-advocacy.
- Encourage respectful communication and appropriate peer interactions.
- Facilitate small-group discussions and character-development activities.
- Assist in planning and implementing academic enrichment activities and evening programming.
- Support leadership workshops, team-building exercises, and college readiness seminars.
- Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain a 24-hour residential commitment during assigned weeks.
- Reside in the assigned residence hall from Sunday at 3:00 PM through Thursday at 5:00 PM each week for the full six-week program.
- Serve as a Resident Assistant (RA) to ensure student safety, supervision, and well-being.
- Conduct room checks, enforce curfew, and monitor residence hall activity.
- Respond to emergencies in accordance with institutional policies.
- Chaperone all program-related trips, college tours, and off-campus activities.
- Maintain student supervision and accountability at all times.
- Ensure compliance with travel and safety protocols.
- Enforce the Upward Bound Student Code of Conduct.
- Document and report behavioral incidents in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Model integrity, responsibility, and professionalism.
- Be accountable for your actions and decisions.
- Demonstrate professionalism in communication, attire, and conduct.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Devote full attention to assigned duties while on duty.
- Adhere to TRIO Upward Bound federal guidelines and institutional policies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
