Upward Bound Math and Science - Residential Mentor

The Pennsylvania State University•Erie, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Education Outreach Office is seeking Residential Mentors (RMs) for the 2025 Summer Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program. The 2025 Upward Bound Math and Science program will host students from June 23rd - August 1st at the Penn State Behrend campus during a six-week residential camp and offer a taste of college life as well as assistance with academic courses. UBMS is a federally funded program that prepares low-income, first-generation high school students for future success in college.

Requirements

PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
FBI Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

experience working with youth in a residential setting

Responsibilities

Establishing a supportive, encouraging, and welcoming environment in the residence hall
Serving as a role model who exhibits sound judgement, maturity, and common sense
Ensuring the well-being and safety of all students and other staff members; enforcing UBMS and university regulations in a consistent and objective manner
Working with a small group of students to complete an assigned project; planning and leading academic, social, and recreational activities
Providing tutoring (where needed) and attending classes with students
Working closely with the program’s Instructors, office staff, and other individuals
Chaperoning groups of students as they participate in activities both on and off campus
Monitoring study hours and tutoring sessions for students
Attending weekly staff meetings
Completing program documentation and evaluations by established deadlines
Performing regular monitoring duties such as free time check in, meal check in, and sick duty as scheduled
Assisting with cleanup of the residence hall at the end of the summer program