TEC Camp Resident Assistant

Penn State University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Program Support Residential Assistants for a dynamic summer camp focused on entrepreneurship for high school students. This engaging role involves assisting instructors, monitoring activities, and creating an inclusive environment for learning. Ideal candidates are college students pursuing degrees in Business, Science, Engineering, or Education, who are passionate about fostering a positive educational experience. Join a vibrant team dedicated to empowering young minds and making a lasting impact during this week-long residential camp at a prestigious university.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a commitment to diversity.
• Interest in entrepreneurship-related topics is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor and students with projects and monitor evening activities.
• Promote a fun and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Commitment to Diversity

Co-curricular Education

Education

College Student in Business, Science, Engineering, or Education

Job description

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TEC Camp Resident Assistant

Apply locations Penn State Berks Penn State Lehigh Valley time type Part time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id REQ_0000066313

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox offers a Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge camp to students in grades 9th-12th for a week-long residential camp at the Penn State Berks campus.

Summer Program Support residential assistants are needed from Sun. July 27th - Sat. August 2, 2025. This position requires an interest in assisting in a dynamic, energetic learning environment. College students with degree pathways in Business, Science, Engineering, and Education, with an interest in entrepreneurship-related topics are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must display a commitment to diversity, co-curricular education, and sustainability, and should have excellent communication skills. In addition to week-long programming, there will be a mandatory training session held prior to the start of the camp.

Program Support residential assistants will oversee the following:

• Assisting Instructor and students with projects
• Monitoring students during evening activities
• Supervising small group break-out sessions
• Promoting a fun and inclusive environment that contributes to learning
• Assist in delivering a safe, high-quality programmatic experience for high school students.

Requirements include:

• Available during the portion of formal instruction hours
• Must be available for all breakout sessions, instruction time, and evening activities
• All staff members must take Reporting Child Abuse training per University Policy AD72

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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