Upward Bound Programs Residential Mentor- Potential Paid Internship

Penn State University • University Park, PA

135d • $15 • Hybrid

About The Position

Upward Bound Programs (UBP) at Penn State - University Park is hosting a 2025 Summer Academy and is seeking five talented and motivated summer Residential Mentors (RMs) who are interested in developing their leadership and mentoring skills while engaging in academic and social activities with approximately 60 students from Hazleton, Mifflin County, Mount Union, Newport, Reading, and Steelton-Highspire School Districts. The Summer Academy will operate from June 16 through July 25. RM training will occur at the University Park campus on June 9 through 13. RMs will need to be able to provide their own transportation to/from the campuses for departure of field trips or residential stays. The six-week Summer Academy for students will consist of three weeks virtually with a weekly in-person field trip plus three weeks in a residential format - the week of June 22 at Penn State Altoona, the week of July 6 at Penn State Berks, and the week of July 20 at Penn State University Park.

Requirements

• Earned a minimum of 30 credits by the beginning of June 2025
• Current Penn State student or currently enrolled at another institution
• Ability to provide own transportation to/from campuses for field trips or residential stays

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in a residential setting

Responsibilities

• Attending classes and providing tutorial support
• Leading icebreaker activities
• Supervising students and chaperoning weekly trips
• Attending staff meetings and completing program documentation and evaluations by established deadlines
• Building a sense of community with UBP participants
• Establishing a supportive, encouraging, and welcoming environment in the residence hall
• Serving as a role model who exhibits sound judgment, maturity, and common sense
• Ensuring the well-being and safety of all students and other staff members
• Enforcing UBP 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
• Monitoring participants and 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

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $15.00/hr during both virtual and residential weeks
• Room and board during the three residential weeks
• Meals that occur during working hours will be provided
• Entrance fees into events such as museums, movie theaters, and sporting events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed