Part-Time Summer Counselor, Biology Holland Outreach Programs

BIOLOGY (BL-BI-IUBLA)

The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts + Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. We are committed to broadening participation and expanding access to STEM fields. Check out our initiatives at Holland Summer Science Programs: K-12 Students:
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Department of Biology:
Indiana University Bloomington.

The Department of Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally ranked graduate programs, world‑class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems, and a passion for science outreach.

Our premier outreach programs, The Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), and Research Initiative in STEM Education (RISE) provide high‑achieving high school students with engaging opportunities to explore a wide range of scientific disciplines, from microbiology to plant biology. Through interactive lectures, hands‑on laboratory experiences, scientific research, as well as career and college preparation, students gain meaningful exposure to science at the university level.

Program activities are led by a dynamic and highly skilled team of Indiana University faculty members and Indiana high school teachers.

Counselors serve an important function for each of our 3 programs as they physically reside with and closely supervise student participants in the dormitory. We are seeking counselors for each program.

• Participates in student check‑in and orientation.
• Interacts with the students and serves as a positive role model. Adheres to program policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Distributes welcome packets and associated program items.
• Escorts students to/from all activities.
• Supervises student participants during meals, free time, special events, evening activities, and overnight. Plans, prepares, and leads social and recreational activities.
• Models and reinforces positive, respectful behavior at all times.
• Responds appropriately to safety and behavior issues and addresses concerns to the Head Counselor and/or Program Director.
• Manages curfew expectations.

• Required
  :
  Bachelor's degree in any field
• Preferred
  :
  Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences, or a related field

• Background and/or experience with school environments, educating students in a science field
• Previous experience working with science outreach programs and students that have historically faced limited access to STEM opportunities is highly desirable

• Preferred
  : CPR Certified

• High level of responsibility, punctuality, and accountability
• Ability to complete tasks in a productive and proactive manner

1 application is good for all 3 programs.

Counselors must not have any other commitments during the scheduled dates of programs to which you are assigned unless approved by the Program Director in advance. If chosen, you must also attend a counselor orientation 1 day prior to the start of the program(s).

Free room and board and $600 per week, per program. Work hours are the dates of each program. Available to work for the entire program from staff training to move‑out day.

• Research Initiative in STEM Education (RISE):
  June 21 – July 3, 2026
  • Staff Training:
    June 20, 2026
• Summer Science Research Program (SSRP):
  July 12 – July 19, 2026
  • Staff Training:
    July 11, 2026
• Summer Enrichment Program (SEP):
  July 19 – July 24, 2026
  • Staff Training:
    July 18, 2026

Bloomington, Indiana

Department of Biology

This is an in‑person position.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break…