Summer 2026 Residential Advisor, Upward Bound Program
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Job Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wilkes Universitys Upward Bound Program is seeking motivated and responsible Residential Advisors (RAs) for the Summer 2026 residential program. RAs serve as mentors and supervisors for high school students in a college-preparatory program that includes academics tutoring cultural enrichment and community-building activities. This role supports a safe structured and engaging residential environment while helping students build skills for college success.
The program runs June 21 through July 31 2026 with RA move-in on June 14 and staff training from June 1420. RAs are required to live in a Wilkes University residence hall and supervise students Sunday evenings through Fridays each week.
Responsibilities include mentoring and supervising students maintaining a safe residential environment supporting study sessions and academic engagement assisting with recreational and cultural activities enforcing program policies and participating in evening duty rotations and on-call responsibilities. RAs may also chaperone trips document student concerns and provide classroom supervision when needed (additional compensation provided).
Candidates must be current college sophomores juniors seniors or college graduates and able to pass a background check and complete Mandated Reporter Training. Preferred candidates will have experience working with youth mentoring residential life or summer programs along with strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage student behavior respond to concerns and work with diverse student populations including first-generation and low-income students is highly valued.
The position pays $15.00/hour for the 7-week program and includes room and board meals during the program scheduled evenings off no weekend responsibilities and additional compensation for classroom coverage.
To apply visit Please be sure to include a cover letter resume and three references.
Wilkes University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The University does not discriminate in its employment practices or educational programs on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability pregnancy sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital or family status military or veteran status or genetic information.
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About Company
Wilkes University prepares students for lifelong success on their terms. What do you want to do? At Wilkes, you will.
