2026 Upward Bound Summer Counselors

Utah State University•Blanding, UT

5d•$3,500 - $3,500•Onsite

About The Position

Overview USU Blanding Campus is accepting applications for counselors/tutors for UB’s Summer Program. The 5-week comprehensive program offers assistance to Upward Bound participants. Counselors are required to live in residence hall and will mentor and tutor participants on a daily basis. Room and board will be provided along with a salary of $3500 for the five weeks. Summer employment begins May 25, 2026, and continues through June 19, 2026. Responsibilities Assist UB participants in improving academic achievement either in a group or individually by meeting with them on a regular basis to complete class assignments and work on study skills. Must be able to tutor participants in English, math, science, PE, and/or Foreign Language. Monitor attendance and academic performance of participants on a daily basis. Enforce the rules and regulations of the USU Blanding Campus including housing and Upward Bound Program. Meet with director, program coordinator, and teachers regularly to ascertain participants' progress and address any concerns. Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of enrichment activities. Assist participants with financial aid applications and scholarships for fall semester. Maintain a productive, positive attitude and confidentiality with other counselors, instructors, and UB staff. Any other duties as assigned by the Upward Bound Director and Program Coordinator. Must adhere to the USU travel and driving policies Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate degree or have completed at least 18 credits of college work at time of application. Must have a solid academic background in English, and/or science, math, and/or Foreign Language. Must commit to full-time availability between May 25, 2026, and June 19, 2026. Scheduling and/or commitment conflicts cannot be accommodated. Experience in conducting team building and other group activities. Experience working with high school students. Must possess the ability to handle high levels of stress. Must have superb analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Preference to previous summer counselor experience Background similar to TRIO/College Launch participants Bilingual in Navajo Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $3500, Commensurate on experience ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated . We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected] . updated 12/2025 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies: Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office [email protected] 435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 Cody Carmichael Title IX Coordinator [email protected] 435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D 1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact: U.S. Department of Education Denver Regional Office 303-844-5695| [email protected] U.S. Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 800-421-3481 | [email protected] updated 10/2025

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Associate degree or have completed at least 18 credits of college work at time of application.
Must have a solid academic background in English, and/or science, math, and/or Foreign Language.
Must commit to full-time availability between May 25, 2026, and June 19, 2026. Scheduling and/or commitment conflicts cannot be accommodated.
Experience in conducting team building and other group activities.
Experience working with high school students.
Must possess the ability to handle high levels of stress.
Must have superb analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference to previous summer counselor experience
Background similar to TRIO/College Launch participants
Bilingual in Navajo

Responsibilities

Assist UB participants in improving academic achievement either in a group or individually by meeting with them on a regular basis to complete class assignments and work on study skills.
Must be able to tutor participants in English, math, science, PE, and/or Foreign Language.
Monitor attendance and academic performance of participants on a daily basis.
Enforce the rules and regulations of the USU Blanding Campus including housing and Upward Bound Program.
Meet with director, program coordinator, and teachers regularly to ascertain participants' progress and address any concerns.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of enrichment activities.
Assist participants with financial aid applications and scholarships for fall semester.
Maintain a productive, positive attitude and confidentiality with other counselors, instructors, and UB staff.
Any other duties as assigned by the Upward Bound Director and Program Coordinator.
Must adhere to the USU travel and driving policies