PEOPLE Summer Residential Mentors (Part-time)

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks passionate individuals to serve as Residential Mentors for high school students during the summer program. This role involves providing mentorship, fostering character development, and ensuring the well-being of students in a vibrant, inclusive environment. Mentors will engage with students through various activities, helping them navigate their educational journey while building lasting relationships. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing college access and success for underrepresented youth, and make a meaningful impact in their lives this summer!

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled student making satisfactory progress towards a degree.
• Experience working with diverse students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of PEOPLE students by providing mentorship and transportation.
• Assist in supervising and participating in summer program activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Flexibility

Organization

Education

Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Department Overview:

The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) serves over 1,200 students as they move from eighth grade to college graduation, offering innovative programming to support career exploration and self-management skills while building knowledge through experiential learning. Our programming is offered in three distinct units: Madison Precollege, Milwaukee Precollege, and The College Success Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the academic year, our precollege team advises Wisconsin students in Madison and Milwaukee public high schools, creating new pathways to higher education for low-income, potential first-generation families. During the summer, our precollege team hosts our high school students in a robust residential program on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, offering students an opportunity to experience college life and build community in their cohorts, fully supported by our dedicated staff. Our precollege students who gain admission into UW-Madison become PEOPLE College Scholars. Our college team offers one-on-one high-touch advising services, unique programming created specifically for our student population, and other high impact practices to foster student success. We seek passionate individuals who want to collaborate with our energetic precollege and college teams to continue our success as UW-Madison's leading college access program.

Anticipated Start Date: Friday, June 13th, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): Friday, August 1st, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 25 Maximum: 25

Schedule: Full-time Residential Mentors will be required to work 24 hours, 7 days a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break times will be provided. Part-time Residential Mentors will be required to work up to 25 hours a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break time will be provided.

Salary/Wage Range: Minimum: $16.50 Maximum: $16.50

Number of Positions: 5

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

1. Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, summer (online only) or fall, in good standing who is making satisfactory progress towards a degree.
2. Experience working with students, preferably of diverse backgrounds and/or in a residential setting.
3. Must satisfy a criminal background check.
4. Successfully complete I-9 verification.
5. Must complete all compliance training.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
2. Speaks languages other than English; Spanish and/or Hmong preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate will be professional, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, respect confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills, and have a positive and helpful attitude. Candidates will also be able to take the initiative, problem-solve and be committed to working with a diverse student and staff population.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Residential Mentors will be responsible for supporting a group of PEOPLE students (up to 18) ranging from rising high school sophomore through seniors by providing readiness mentorship, transportation, and social/emotional wellness. Part-time Residential Mentors will assist in supervising and participating in PEOPLE Summer University (PSU) activities/events. We have full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time (10-25 hours per week) positions available. Full-time positions will include housing.

PSU Program:

• Virtual Training, June 16th – June 20th
• In-Person Training, June 24th – June 27th
• PEOPLE Summer University, June 29th – July 29th (Holiday Break, July 3rd – July 5th)

Main duties include:

1. Building connections and developing meaningful relationships with students in order to create an inclusive, welcoming living environment for all students.
2. Set a good example for students and act as a role model.
3. Foster students' character and skill development.
4. Escort students safely to and from class, field trips, etc.
5. Assist in daily and evening activities, and aid instructors with classroom management.
6. Be alert to student's needs and offer support with personal and/or health problems; assist with any student concerns.
7. Assist in responding to residential crisis.
8. Be consistent with enforcing rules and policies.
9. Advise PEOPLE staff and student needs, issues, or concerns.
10. Check email and phone on a regular basis to remain informed regarding programming announcements and updates.
11. Keep track of student information, and upcoming PSU events/activities.

Physical Demands:

Residential Mentors are responsible for escorting students to and from classes across campus and may spend long periods of time on their feet during field trips and other team-building activities. This position may require employees to lift up to 50 pounds during move-in and event set-up period. This position also spends a significant amount of time outside, which may include an environment with high temperatures or high humidity. We are happy to offer accommodation for these requirements, provided we determine them in advance of the student move-in period!

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/