TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded, year-round college access program that prepares students for success in higher education through tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities.

The Brandeis University TRIO Upward Bound Program is seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Supervisor to lead and support a one-week summer residential program for low-income, first-generation, college-bound high school students from Waltham High School.

This immersive, on-campus experience is part of a six-week summer program designed to provide students with academic enrichment, college readiness skills, and exposure to campus life. During the residential week, students will live in the dorms and participate in structured academic, social, and leadership programming.

Position Overview

The Residential Supervisor will live on campus and oversee Residential Mentors during the residential week. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth program operations, supporting staff coordination, and maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and support Residential Mentors throughout the program

* Assist with planning and coordinating the residential week

* Develop and distribute daily schedules to mentors

* Support mentor-student engagement and address interpersonal concerns

* Ensure consistent supervision of students during all activities

* Communicate staff and student concerns to the Program Director

* Support academic programming and workshops

* Assist with evening programming, including social and leadership activities

* Build positive relationships with students and staff while maintaining appropriate boundaries

* Support program setup and daily operations

* Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Minimum Qualifications

* Upper-level undergraduate student or recent graduate

* Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience

* Experience working with high school students or youth programs

* Strong communication and organizational skills

* Ability to supervise staff and students in a residential setting

* Commitment to supporting first-generation students

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

* Graduate student preferred

* Experience with TRIO programs

Program Dates

Residential Week: June 28 – July 3

Training

Staff training will take place from June 22 – June 26

Compensation

$25 per hour plus room and meals during the residential week.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").