Brandeis University·Waltham, Massachusetts
Supervise and support low-income, first-generation high school students during a one-week residential summer program. Responsibilities include monitoring residence halls, coordinating evening activities, and assisting with academic workshops.
TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded, year-round college access program that prepares students for success in higher education through tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities.
The Brandeis University TRIO Upward Bound Program is seeking dedicated and experienced Residential Mentors to support a one-week summer residential program for low-income, first-generation, college-bound high school students from Waltham High School.
This immersive, on-campus experience is part of a six-week summer program designed to provide students with academic enrichment, college readiness skills, and exposure to campus life. During the residential week, students will live in the dorms and participate in structured academic, social, and leadership programming.
Residential Mentors will live on campus and play a key role in supervising and supporting students throughout the residential week. Staff will help ensure a safe, engaging, and structured environment while supporting both academic and social programming.
Residential Week: June 28 – July 3
Training: Staff training will take place from June 22 – June 26
Compensation: $17 per hour plus room and meals during the residential week
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
Preferred candidates are upper-class college or graduate students with experience working with youth. Must possess strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting first-generation students.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Upward Bound summer residential mentor roles are often tied to college-access programs that need staff who can support first-generation students in a live-in setting. These positions are competitive because applicants are usually expected to bring youth experience, strong communication skills, and the maturity to handle residential responsibilities; room and meals are included. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then tailor your application to show direct experience with youth and support for student success.