Temporary Residential Lead Summer Counselor

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Student Access and Success Department is currently seeking a Temporary Residential Lead Summer Counselor to join their team of professionals.

• Supervise a team of adults.
• Act as a communication link between students and the UB Director/Program Manager
• Coordinate and lead weekly staff meetings.
• Create and coordinate a weekly schedule for students.
• Ensure rules and regulations are always adhered to.
• Directly responsible for students whose graders vary between 6th ' 11th grade to assist them in developing the social, emotional and academic skills necessary to ensure high school graduation and future college success.
• Create Power Points and present vary college prep workshop to students.
• Act as mentors, academic tutors, and role models
• Enforce classroom, residence hall, and program rules.
• Organize activities throughout the day.
• Supervise at all meals and most activities.
• Help move supplies from office to residence hall and back at end of summer program; could involve lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Actively work with additional counselors to implement, supervise, and support of youth in all phases of programming activities.
• Always supervise and maintain order among students.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Attend all field trips as assigned.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field and experience working with children and teenagers OR equivalent education and/or experience.

• Applicant have experience working with low-income and/or first-generation students.
• Experience working with students within 6th ' 12th grade.
• Experience leading a team.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Has been a part of a pre-college program such as TRIO, CROP, AVID, etc.

Temporary

Hours may vary between:

• 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

• $21.00-$25.00 per hour.

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

* This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

* This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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