Student Assistant, Admissions, Summer Scholars Program

The Office of Admissions seeks responsible and engaged Student Assistants to support the Summer Scholars Program, a residential academic experience for high school students. This role functions similarly to a camp counselor or residential advisor (RA), providing supervision, mentorship, and logistical support to ensure a safe, structured, and positive experience for all participants. Student Assistant will play a key role in fostering community, upholding program expectations, and serving as a primary point of contact for student needs throughout the program. Serve as a residential advisor (RA) for program participants, building rapport and fostering a welcoming environment Supervise students in residential spaces, including enforcing curfew and ensuring students are in assigned rooms at designated times Conduct nightly room checks and assist with securing residence halls as needed Chaperone and actively monitor students during scheduled daytime and evening activities, including on-campus and waterfront programming Support student engagement by encouraging participation and facilitating informal community-building interactions Respond to student concerns and escalate issues to professional staff when appropriate Assist with program logistics, including check-in/check-out, transitions between activities, and general coordination Maintain accurate attendance and incident documentation as required Uphold all institutional policies and ensure student compliance with program guidelines Depending on your placement, you may also be asked to serve as a Teaching Assistant for one of the academic camps. These responsibilities will be assigned to you by the professor in charge of the assignment Other duties as assigned Current undergraduate student in good academic standing or a recently graduated alum Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in a supervisory role Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Must be available for the full duration of the Summer Scholars Program (Sunday, June 21 - Friday, June 26) Includes primarily evening and overnight responsibilities, but occasional daytime responsibilities will be required. On-call responsibilities may be required.