2024 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 19-21): Full-day training at Ripon College (overnight accommodations provided)
(June 23-28, July 8-12 & July 15-19): Staff will live on campus at Ripon College and supervise students
(July 22-26): Staff will live on campus at UW-Madison and supervise students
(July 29 – Aug 1): Trip to various locations and campuses in WI and MN.
Staff will stay overnight in hotels on the route and supervise students during the trip
Compensation:
Total of $3,500 plus an additional $100 for each returning year.
Maximum pay of
$4,000.
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
Opportunity to lead activities and classes
All meals and activities paid for while on duty
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 2024, 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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