Temporary Residential Summer Counselor

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Student Access and Success Department is currently seeking a Temporary Residential Summer Counselor to join their team of professionals.

This position requires candidates to live on campus in campus housing Sunday through Friday weekly for the duration of the program.
No Exceptions
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• Directly responsible for students whose graders vary between 6th ' 11th grade to assist them in developing the social, emotional and academic skills necessary to ensure high school graduation and future college success.
• Create Power Points and present vary college prep workshop to students.
• Act as mentors, academic tutors, and role models.
• Enforce classroom, residence hall, and program rules.
• Organize activities throughout the day.
• Supervise at all meals and most activities.
• Help move supplies from office to residence hall and back at end of summer program; could involve lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Actively work with additional counselors to implement, supervise, and support of youth in all phases of programming activities.
• Always supervise and maintain order among students.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Attend all field trips as assigned.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field and experience working with children and teenagers OR equivalent education and/or experience.

• Applicants have some experience working with low-income and/or first-generation students.
• Experience working with students within 6th ' 12th grade.
• 60 college credits (minimum)
• Leadership abilities and interpersonal communication skills.
• Tutoring abilities in subject areas such as math and/or English.
• Experience with youth programs and summer camps.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of low income and the targeted youth population.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team setting.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Previous TRIO Program and Pre-College Programs (e.g. Upward Bound) experience is a plus.

Temporary

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

• 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

• $14.00-$18.00 per hour.

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Prospective Employee

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