What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Summer Resident Counselor- Upward Bound #621167729 position at CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION?
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
SUMMARY: Currently searching for a motivated Resident Counselor to work in the Upward Bound Program
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
The successful incumbent will supervise a minimum of 10 Upward Bound summer participants (i.e., during classroom instruction, recreational activities, workshops, etc.) for the duration of the UB six-week summer residential program. The incumbent will also tutor students in core curriculum courses which include: English, math, science, foreign language, etc. Incumbents are also responsible for developing residential life activities for program participants. Additionally, if resident counselors need to reside in the Cal Poly Pomona campus for the duration of the six-week UB summer residential program, housing will be available from June 18 to July 26 (no housing will be offered on weekends).
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Currently enrolled undergraduate college student (not limited to Cal Poly Pomona students)
- Good academic standing
- Experience working with high school students in an educational or residential setting
- Experience tutoring in various high school subjects
- Experience supervising adolescents
PREFERRED
- Upper-division standing
- Conflict resolution/management skills
- Knowledge of or background with TRIO programs or other educational equity programs
- Education or training in child/adolescent development, peer counseling/mentoring, or crisis intervention
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
