What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Counselor-Ripon College position at Forward Service?
2025 Paid Summer Counselor Opportunity!
FORWARD SERVICE CORPORATION (FSC) UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS
Upward Bound Summer Program
A six-week position supervising and mentoring high school students, plus three in-service/training days. Working days will be as follows:
- Training (June 10-12): Full-day trainings at Ripon College (overnight accommodations provided)
- (June 16-19, June 23-26, July 7-10, July 14-17): Staff will live on campus at Ripon College and supervise students
- (July 21-24): Trip to various locations and campuses, location TBD. Staff will stay overnight in hotels on the route and supervise students during the trip
Compensation:
UB Summer Counselor:
- Total of $3,250 plus an additional $100 for each returning year. Maximum pay of
$3,750. Payment is paid in two installments: half mid-program and half at end.
Why Upward Bound?
- Meaningful and hands-on position working with potential first-generation college students
- Looks great on a resume
- Paid summer position
- Opportunities to return the following summer
What you get to do:
Supervise, guide, tutor, and mentor students
- Supervise recreation, program activities and meals
- Rotating night supervision
- Assist in the development and implementation of activities in the residence unit
- Chaperone one-day and multi-day field trips
- Prepare reports on academics, student behavior, meals, and accidents
- Participate in training and other staff meetings
Qualifications:
- As of June 2025, must be at least sophomore status with at least one year of experience at a postsecondary education institution with a GPA of at least 2.75
- Have a high level of maturity, adaptability, ability to work on a team, self-disciplined
- Have familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of adolescents
- Have strong leadership skills, highly accountable, and be reliable
- Can work with minimal supervision
- Hold a valid driver’s license
At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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