TRiO Upward Bound Summer Resident Mentor

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 15 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 02 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title TRiO Upward Bound Summer Resident Mentor
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
The recruitment will be used to fill 5 to 7 part time (a maximum of 40 hrs./week during the summer) positions for the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program at Oregon State University (OSU).
Upward Bound (UB) at Oregon State University is a federally funded TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provides educational assistance; academic advisement; college and career planning; educational and cultural fieldtrips; and tutoring to income-eligible, first generation high school students.
Upward Bound’s 2‐week Summer Residential Program focuses on enhancing the academic skills of the participants and provides participants with fast‐paced, thorough academic coursework and other social, cultural and recreational enrichment activities. These positions will work directly with high school students during Upward Bounds two-week long residential program from July 14 – 23, 2024 plus training July 11-12th.
UB Resident Mentors will act as leaders and academic coaches for high school students during UB’s residential program at OSU. The position requires living in the dorm for the duration of the program. Upward Bound Resident Mentors will ensure that that UB high school students are motivated and encouraged to be actively engaged, both in and out of the classroom. This is a great opportunity to get involved and support first-gen income-eligible high school students this summer.
Compensation: Stipend of $750/week plus room and board.
Position Duties
  • 10%: Must participate in staff training on July 11-12, 2024 and ½ day in June TBD
  • 40%: Work closely with the UB Staff and assist the summer teachers with the prep work for the day-to-day instruction in writing, reading, math, and science. Assist in keeping students actively engaged during class, assist with transitioning students throughout the day, and act as role models for UB high school participants. Plan and lead the afternoon recreational and teambuilding activities. Participate daily in working with the assigned team to facilitate leadership activities, mentor and act as a role model to 45-65 Upward Bound participants. Carry out assigned work activities and participate in all organized events.
  • 40%: Live in the designated residence hall for the duration of the program and enforce all Student Conduct Regulations, as described by OSU UHDS and the project’s conduct policies.
  • 10%: Drive a Motor Pool van when needed and monitor the safety and welfare of program participants in all on and off campus recreational, social, and extra-curricular activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Good Communication skills
  • Ability to participate in physical activities
  • Experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Willingness to facilitate, socially interact, and participate in all workshops and activities.
  • Ability to work in a team setting 


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Have a minimum 2.5 accumulative GPA
  • Current or past TRIO, CAMP, EOP or LSAMP enrollment/involvement
  • Experience working with first-gen/income eligible students
  • Experience planning and leading activities for HS students
  • Good time management skills
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11027SE
Number of Vacancies 7
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/10/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 07/24/2024
Posting Date 05/06/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/02/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
  • A Resume
  • Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position


For additional information please contact: Vicky Antunez at [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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