Upward Bound Math and Science Intern - Residential Mentor

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Behrend's Youth Education Outreach Office is seeking Residential Mentors (RMs) for the 2026 Summer Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, which will be held June 29th -August 6th.

Preferred candidates will have experience working with youth in a residential setting. UBMS is a federally funded program that prepares low-income, first-generation high school students for future success in college. The 2026 Upward Bound Math and Science program will host students at the Penn State Behrend campus during a six-week residential camp and offer a taste of college life as well as assistance with academic courses.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing a supportive, encouraging, and welcoming environment in the residence hall
• Serving as a role model who exhibits sound judgement, maturity, and common sense
• Ensuring the well-being and safety of all students and other staff members; enforcing UBMS and university regulations in a consistent and objective manner
• Working with a small group of students to complete an assigned project
• Planning and leading academic, social, and recreational activities
• Providing tutoring (where needed) and attending classes with students
• Working closely with the program’s Instructors, office staff, and other individuals
• Chaperoning groups of students as they participate in activities both on and off campus
• Monitoring study hours and tutoring sessions for students
• Attending weekly staff meetings
• Completing program documentation and evaluations by established deadlines
• Performing regular monitoring duties such as free time check in, meal check in, and sick duty as scheduled
• Assisting with cleanup of the residence hall at the end of the summer program.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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