Student Counselor & Programming Coordinator 2024 - Student Salaried

$2,000 to $2,750

The Summer Scholars Program (www.MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars) at Miami University is an immersive pre-college experience for academically-talented rising high school juniors and seniors which requires an intense commitment of both time and energy from each member of the staff. The Head Counselor works closely with supervisors in Residence Life, Admission and Student Activities to help oversee the 18-22 counselors for the program.

The Head Counselor works supports many aspects of the Summer Scholars Program as outlined.

A successful applicant will typically have experience as a Miami University RA or SOUL although such experience is not required; have completed at least two years of study at Miami University by May 15; and have junior standing by the start of the program. Senior standing at Miami is preferred, but not required. This is a live-in position for the entire term of the appointment. Room and board is provided for the residential experience. Head counselor training prior to counselors arrival takes place July 2, 2024. Pre-training meetings may be arranged prior to that date at the convenience of the Head Counselor and supervisors. The Head Counselor is on duty for the duration of the program: July 7, 2024-July 27, 2024.

Develop an open and professional relationship with each counselor and the participants
Maintain a safe atmosphere in the residence hall as well as anywhere the group travels
Understand, enact and enforce the policies of the University Code of Conduct, Minors on Campus Policy, and the Summer Scholars Program
Plan and execute activities which assist participants in interacting with one another, develop new skills or knowledge, and/or familiarize participants with Miami University
Resolve conflicts among program participants as needed
Respond accordingly to crises which may arise among participants
Be accessible and interact with students
Act as a positive role model for the participants and the counselors
Promote a climate that is inclusive and respectful of all participants, students, counselors, and Miami faculty and staff
Support Office of Admission events during the program
Assist with the opening and closing of the hall each session of the program
Assist the Office of Student Activities and Leadership with the implementation and oversight of evening programs
Responds to incidents and concerns in an on-call capacity for the duration of the program
Coordinate on-call hall duty
Coordinate bell desk duties during assigned hours
Assist with non-prescription medicine distribution as needed
Report problems with, or damages to the facilities
Cooperate with maintenance staff in achieving a healthy physical environment within the community
Assist the Offices of Admission and Residence Life in various administrative tasks such as evaluations, surveys and the distribution of material to participants
Follow emergency procedures as appropriate
Attend and co-lead daily meetings with staff and participants and one-on-one meetings with supervisory staff as needed
Optional: Have a clean driving record, be an experienced driver willing to complete training for 12-passenger vans, and transport participants to events, programs, and activities
Assume other responsibilities as assigned

A successful applicant will typically have experience as a Miami University RA or SOUL although such experience is not required; have completed at least two years of study at Miami University by May 15; and have junior standing by the start of the program. Senior standing at Miami is preferred, but not required