TRIO Upward Bound Program Residential Counselor; Summer

TRIO Upward Bound Program Residential Counselor (Summer Only)

Working Title TRIO Upward Bound Program Residential Counselor (Summer Only)

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Office of Special Programs

Section

Section Office of Special Programs (section)

Elizabeth City State University’s Upward Bound Program provides fundamental support to high school students preparing to attend college. This federally funded program is also designed to motivate students academically and to provide opportunities for participants to improve their pre‑college performance and ultimately succeed in higher education pursuits.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Upward Bound and the Director of Special Programs, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.

• Supervise high school students in an academic and residential environment
• Be responsible for a group of students
• Be able to conduct workshops and tutorial sessions, as needed
• Collaborate and follow instructions as delegated by the Coordinator or the Director
• Enforce program policies and procedures, carry out disciplinary procedures, and report situations to the Coordinator in a timely manner
• Develop or assist in the development of engaging and purposeful evening activities for students in a residential setting
• Conduct self in a professional manner and be positive for students in a residential setting
• Create a positive learning/residential environment for students
• Attend staff meetings
• Complete other assigned tasks or duties

• Must be an undergraduate student with a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) or an adult with a 4‑year degree.
• Have excellent leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds (low‑income and first‑generation)
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and friendly.
• Be familiar with laws relating to minors.
• You must pass a criminal background check.

Position Category:
Temporary/Student

Position Status:
Temporary

Work Hours:

varies

Posting Number: ATS
00163P

Job Open Date: 11/01/2025

Job Close Date: 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Elizabeth City State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E‑Verify participant.

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)
• Letter of Recommendation 1

• Cover Letter

Elizabeth City State University
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Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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