PUB SUMMER ACADEMY RESIDENTIAL PEER MENTOR at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and meals included

Local field trip admission

Group travel opportunities

Job summary

A well-known university is seeking a Peer Mentor for their Summer Academy program. The ideal candidate will supervise and mentor high school scholars, oversee recreational activities, and maintain a positive living environment. Applicants should be college juniors with strong leadership, communication, and role modeling skills. This position requires residential living experience and a commitment to support youth. Compensation includes room, meals, and student engagement opportunities during summer training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated integrity and commitment.
• Experience with ethnically diverse youth populations.
• Standard English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor PUB HS Scholars.
• Develop and implement recreational and social activities.
• Conduct fire drills and participant supervision.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Social skills

Role modeling

Education

College Junior or higher

Job description

PUB SUMMER ACADEMY RESIDENTIAL PEER MENTOR

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - PROJECT UPWARD BOUND COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY

502 Meadow Brook Road - 120 Vandenberg Hall; Rochester, MI 48309-4401

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] JOB

SUMMARY

Supervise, mentor, model success behaviors, and redirect PUB HS Scholars behaviors (as needed)

DATES

Mandatory Training: June 12, 15-19, 2026

Summer Academy: June 21-Aug 5, 2026 (Excludes 7/3-7/4) (end date may vary)

WORK DAYS

Sunday 6:30pm - Friday 6:30pm. Weekdays on call before 3pm/Active duty at meal breaks & after 3pm

SUPERVISOR

Head Resident

COMPENSATION

$16/hr (training included) + Room, Meals, Local Field Trip Admission, and Group Travel

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Participate in mandatory training. Live in the designated hall from training through the Summer Academy.
• Establish/maintain positive, respectful, and appropriate mentoring relationships w/PUB Scholars.
• Develop, implement, and supervise recreational and social activities.
• Supervise Scholars on all field trips. (Peer Mentor inclusion on the extended trip is performance-based.)
• Establish positive relationships with parents and other primary caretakers of PUB Scholars.
• Uphold team duty roster responsibilities.
• Facilitate activities that increase group cohesion, address concerns, promote open communication.
• Attend and Assist in planning and implementing weekly dorm meetings including Star Ceremony.
• Clarify, monitor, and enforce Project policies/procedures, especially as related to student conduct.
• Train and supervise peer (Scholar) mediation teams. Serve on Residential Mediation Team.
• Conduct fire drills, tornado drills, building and room inspections, key and ID checks/check-in/check-out.
• Monitor visitor access and participant movement in and out of the building and between floors.
• Participate in nightly/daily updates, weekly team meetings, and weekly team training sessions.
• Track and report participant social behavior points.
• Develop working relationships with the Academic Mentors.
• Assure that participants complete classwork in dorm when assigned.
• Plan and facilitate Family Day recreational activities.
• Participate in weekly performance evaluations and make the recommended performance improvements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Resident or a Project Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES

• College Junior or higher class standing by the end of OU’s Summer I preferred (grade slip)
• Verified 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA at accredited college/university (grade slip)
• Demonstrate Standard English proficiency in cover letter, resume, and interview
• Mandatory: Residential living (dorm) experience with no campus or legal restrictions.
• Evidence of Leadership, communication, social, & role modeling skills (list on resume)
• Previous active positive involvement with ethnically diverse youth populations (list on resume)
• Demonstrated INTEGRITY (doing the right thing) & COMMITMENT (keeping your word)

CONSTRAINTS

NO CLASSES AT OR AFTER 3PM, NO ABSENCES FROM MEALS

NO OTHER EMPLOYMENT (This position is all-consuming.)

ADDITIONAL NOTES

TO BE HIRED, OU STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR

ALL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A BACKGROUND CHECK.

PREPARE TO GROW AS YOU HELP TEENS MATURE IN JUST 6 SHORT WEEKS!

STUDENTS FROM NON-OU SCHOOLS ARE WELCOME! ONLINE INTERVIEWS CAN BE ARRANGED. (If hired, PUB does not provide transportation or moving expenses.)

PLEASE STUDY THE PUB WEB SITE BEFORE INTERVIEWING SO YOUR RESPONSES WILL BE INFORMED.
www.oakland.edu/upwardbound