Summer Academy Team Building; ECLIPSe Coach - UNH TRIO Upward Bound

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app.

The Upward Bound Summer Academy takes place on the campus of the University of New Hampshire where students live in a UNH residence hall, eat at a UNH dining hall, and attend classes in academic buildings throughout the campus. UB teachers are committed to education and helping young people and have the opportunity to create an experiential curriculum that is both interesting and inspiring.

The 2026 six‑week summer program is scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 21 and ends on Friday, July 31.

Lead 16‑person student groups once a week in communication, group process and healthy decision making through experiential team building & hands‑on activities. The role is part‑time, requiring presence on UNH one evening a week to coach two sessions (w/ dinner and staff check‑in prior).

• Lead 16‑person student groups once a week in communication, group process and healthy decision making through experiential team building & hands‑on activities.
• Design weekly curriculum and programming based on staff and student feedback and the ever‑changing needs of the student groups as they work through the group development process.

• Completion of an AA/AS/BS/BA program in a relevant field:
  Education, Outdoor Education, Counseling, School Counseling, or Social Work OR experience working in Experiential Education or Residence Halls/Student Life.
• Experience in direct instruction of high school students or in experiential education/team building.
• Desire to help disadvantaged youth succeed.
• Sensitivity and maturity to work in a summer academic program with high‑school‑aged students.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies including program & UNH staff, parents/guardians, and students.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

• Experience participating in a TRIO or similar pre‑college program.
• Experience working with students from low‑income backgrounds, multiethnic backgrounds, and/or who are potential first‑generation college graduates.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

$25/hour

The position is supported by external sponsor funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of those funds; if funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be modified or terminated in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham

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