Upward Bound - Summer Residential Counselor

UMass Boston•Franklin, MA

2d•$4,200 - $4,200•Onsite

About The Position

Upward Bound summer counselors are responsible for leading all afternoon activities including study hall, athletics and cultural/creative workshops. Further counselors assist in special events and field trips. Additionally, counselors are present in the dorms and at meals. Counselors are assigned a small group of students who they meet with for activities and mentorship regularly. Counselors will perform night duty shifts on a rotating basis. Candidates must be highly motivated, patient, and energetic. This position is residential 5 nights per week for 7 weeks (one week of staff training and six weeks of youth programming). Compensation: $4,200 plus room and board. Tentative dates: Orientation (mandatory): June 22-26, 2026 Program Dates (Sunday evenings – Friday afternoons): June 28 – August 7, 2026 Please note that Sunday, June 28th is student move in day, which will be in the afternoon. All following Sundays start in the evening. Location: Dean College, 99 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038 Roundtrip transportation provided from Boston to residential site. Pick-up and drop-off location is JFK/UMass T-Station.

Requirements

Matriculating college students (juniors, seniors and graduate students preferred) or college graduates
Experience working with students in a residential setting.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of high school students
Demonstrated ability to coordinate student activities
Must be highly energetic
Ability to maintain positive, safe and professional environment at all times

Nice To Haves

Experience working with low-income and/or culturally diverse students, preferred
Demonstrated skills in an athletic or creative area preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in staff orientation. Full participation is a condition of employment
Develop and implement recreational/cultural workshops and activities for students
Enforce UMass Boston Upward Bound rules and regulations
Monitor study hall sessions and assist students with class work
Provide one-on-one personal/academic counseling support to students as needed
Attend staff, and community meetings
Hold regular suite meetings
Assist with student supervision at all times
Remain highly visible to students and staff during your assigned shift
Assist in the supervision of field trips, cultural events and recreational activities
Monitor and engage with students during meals times
Check in and account for students during evening and bedtime
Complete necessary evaluation forms distributed by administration
Assist in dorm/event set up and clean up throughout the program
Communicate daily with administrative and other residential staff members
Live and work on-site for the duration of the summer program and training
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the program’s administrative staff