Upward Bound Math and Science - Residential Mentor

The Pennsylvania State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Erie, PA is seeking Residential Mentors for the 2025 Summer Upward Bound Math and Science program. Successful candidates will provide support and guidance to students during a six-week residential camp, helping to ensure a safe and encouraging environment. Responsibilities include tutoring, activity planning, and serving as role models. Preferred qualifications include experience with youth in a residential setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact students' futures and foster their success in college.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have experience working with youth in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish a supportive and encouraging environment in the residence hall.
• Serve as a role model and ensure the well-being of students.
• Provide tutoring and monitor study hours for students.
• Work closely with program's Instructors and staff.
• Chaperone groups of students during activities.

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements

The Youth Education Outreach Office is seeking Residential Mentors (RMs) for the 2025 Summer Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program.

The 2025 Upward Bound Math and Science program will host students from June 23rd - August 1st at the Penn State Behrend campus during a six-week residential camp and offer a taste of college life as well as assistance with academic courses. UBMS is a federally funded program that prepares low‑income, first‑generation high school students for future success in college.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a supportive, encouraging, and welcoming environment in the residence hall
• Serving as a role model who exhibits sound judgement, maturity, and common sense
• Ensuring the well‑being and safety of all students and other staff members; enforcing UBMS and university regulations in a consistent and objective manner
• Working with a small group of students to complete an assigned project; planning and leading academic, social, and recreational activities
• Providing tutoring (where needed) and attending classes with students
• Working closely with the program's Instructors, office staff, and other individuals
• Chaperoning groups of students as they participate in activities both on and off campus
• Monitoring study hours and tutoring sessions for students
• Attending weekly staff meetings
• Completing program documentation and evaluations by established deadlines
• Performing regular monitoring duties such as free time check in, meal check in, and sick duty as scheduled
• Assisting with cleanup of the residence hall at the end of the summer program

Preferred candidates will have experience working with youth in a residential setting.

Required Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

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Erie, PA