College Launch Summer Counselors

Location: Blanding

Overview

USU Blanding Campus is accepting applications for candidates to serve as counselors/tutors to participants in the 2025 College Launch Summer Program. This 4-week comprehensive programs offer assistance to recently graduated high school seniors in academic subjects such as Math, Geology, Public Speaking, and College Preparation. Counselors are required to live in the residence hall and will mentor and tutor participants on a daily basis.

Room and board will be provided along with a salary of $3,700 for the four weeks. Summer employment begins May 23, 2026 and continues through June 20, 2026. Any scheduling conflicts must be discussed and approved in advance.

Responsibilities

* Assist College Launch (CL) participants in improving academic achievement either in a group or individually by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.

* Must be able to tutor participants in Math, Geology, Public Speaking, and/or College Preparation courses.

* Assist participants with financial aid applications and scholarships.

* Monitor attendance and academic performance of participants on a daily basis.

* Meet with CL Director regularly to ascertain participants' progress and address any concerns.

* Enforce the rules and regulations of the USU Blanding Campus and CL Program.

* Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of enrichment activities.

* Maintain a productive, positive attitude and confidentiality with other counselors, instructors, and CL staff.

* Any other duties as assigned by the CL Director.

* Must adhere to the USU travel and driving policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Must have completed at least 24 credits of college work at the time of application.

* Must possess the ability to handle high levels of stress.

* Employees are expected to be available for full-time work between Saturday, May 23 - Saturday, June 20, 2026. Any scheduling conflicts must be discussed and approved in advance.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in conducting team building and other group activities.

* Experience working with high school students.

* Bilingual in Navajo or Spanish.

* Bachelor's degree in any Educational field.

* Preference given to applicants with working knowledge of TRIO programs and/or experience working in College Launch.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

* Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

* Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$3,700 to be paid over 4 weeks of work

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the  season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who…