Upward Bound Programs Residential Mentor- Potential Paid Internship

Job Description and Position Requirements

Upward Bound Programs (UBP) at Penn State - University Park is hosting a 2025 Summer Academy and is seeking five talented and motivated summer Residential Mentors (RMs) who are interested in developing their leadership and mentoring skills while engaging in academic and social activities with approximately 60 students from Hazleton, Mifflin County, Mount Union, Newport, Reading, and Steelton-Highspire School Districts. The Summer Academy will operate from June 16 through July 25.

RM training will occur at the University Park campus on June 9 through 13. RMs will need to be able to provide their own transportation to/from the campuses for departure of field trips or residential stays.

• Lead and facilitate academic, social, and recreational activities during virtual weeks and conduct five field trips.
• Supervise and support students in a residential format at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, and Penn State University Park.
• Chaperone weekly trips, monitor participants, perform meal and sick duty, and assist with cleanup of the residence hall.
• Enforce UBP and University regulations, maintain a safe environment, and serve as a role model exhibiting sound judgment, maturity, and common sense.
• Attend staff meetings, complete program documentation, evaluations and other duties assigned by the UBP staff.
• Work with teachers, office staff, and other individuals; complete assigned projects with a small group of students.
• Handle daytime, evening, and rotating overnight duty during the residential components; all RMs are required to stay in the student residence hall during those weeks.
• Observe time off during weekends and on Juneteenth and the 4th of July holidays.

• Current or enrolled university student with a minimum of 30 credits earned by the beginning of June 2025.
• Experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.
• Must be able to secure transportation and comply with the required travel dates.
• Cannot schedule classes or hold additional employment while employed by UBP.
• Will be able to adapt to a dynamic learning and leadership environment.

Hourly pay at $15.00/hr for both virtual and residential weeks. Room and board for the three residential weeks, meal reimbursement during working hours, and entrance fees to any events such as museums, movie theater, and sporting events will be provided.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

University Park, PA

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