Upward Bound - Summer Night Supervisor

Hope College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College TRiO Upward Bound is seeking a night dorm supervisor to support 80 high school students during the six‑week summer program. The role requires remaining awake, monitoring dorms, and ensuring student safety from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., while coordinating with coaching staff and administrators.

The position involves checking entrances, walking floors, and documenting events in an Evening Report. Pre‑employment screenings may include a background check and other verifications.

Qualifications

• This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods and ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Involves use of office machinery such as computers, printers, copy machines.
• Pre-employment screenings include background check; may require education/licensure verification, drug screening, and other checks.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and alert during the entire shift.
• Ensure safety of Upward Bound Students and Coaching staff during the hours 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. in dorm.
• Interact with students, Coaching and Administrative staff as needed/requested.
• Check all entrances to Hall and walk through each floor at designated times.
• Contact Upward Bound Administrators/Resident Director/Coaching staff in emergencies.
• Intervene with Upward Bound staff in emergencies.
• Cooperate with Campus Safety and Holland Public Safety during emergencies.
• Complete Evening Reports and submit to Assistant Director the following morning.

Job description

Upward Bound Program:Hope College TRiO Upward Bound is a federally funded program that prepares high school students to enter and succeed in post‑secondary education. The six‑week summer program serves 80 high school students, grades 9-12, and includes academic classes, social, cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Remain awake and alert the entire shift.
• Ensure safety of TRIO Upward Bound Students and Coaching staff during the hours of 10:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m. in dorm.
• Interact with students, Coaching and Administrative staff as needed/requested.
• Check all entrances to Hall and walk through each floor at designated times throughout the night.
• Contact Upward Bound Administrators/Resident Director/Coaching staff in the event of a crisis/emergency situation.
• Intervene/assist Upward Bound Administrative/Coaching staff in a crisis/emergency situation.
• Cooperate with Campus Safety and Holland Public Safety departments in the event of a crisis/emergency situation.
• Complete Evening Reports and submit to Assistant Director the following morning.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves lifting over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities with students. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-005AR

Job Posting Open Date

Job Posting Open Date 06/22/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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