Ripon College Summer Counselor

Overview

FORWARDSERVICECORPORATION(FSC) UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

Upward Bound JAM and Upward Bound Central

Four-week position supervising and mentoring high school students, plus three in-service/training days. Working days will be as follows:

• Training (June 9-10): Full-day training at Ripon College (overnight accommodations provided)
• (June 15-18, June 22-25 & July 6-9, July 13-17): Staff will live on campus at Ripon College and supervise students
• (June 29-July
  2): Staff will be either at Ripon College or Wisconsin Dells
• (July 20-22): Trip to various locations and campuses in WI, MN and IA. Staff will stay overnight in hotels on the route and supervise students during the trip

2025 Paid Summer Counselor Opportunity!

• UB Summer Counselor:
  Total of $3,450 plus an additional $100 for each returning year. Maximum pay of $3,950. Payment is paid in two installments: half mid-program and half at end.
• UB Summer Counselor Lead:
  Total of $650 plus an additional $100 for each returning year. Maximum pay of $4,050. Payment is paid in two installments: half mid-program and half at end.

• Supervise, guide, tutor, and mentor students
• Supervise recreation, program activities and meals
• Rotating night supervision
• Assist in the development and implementation of activities in the residence unit
• Chaperone one-day and multi-day field trips
• Prepare reports on academics, student behavior, meals, and accidents
• Participate in training and other staff meetings

• As of June 2025, must be at least sophomore status with at least one year of experience at a postsecondary educational institution with a GPA of at least 2.75
• Have a high level of maturity, adaptability, ability to work on a team, self-discipline
• Have familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of adolescents
• Have strong leadership skills, highly accountable, and be reliable
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Hold a valid driver’s license

At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.