Residential Mentor (Upward Bound Summer Program) - TRIO Programs
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type
Student Worker
Job Number
BGSU01471
Division
Presidents Office
Department
Student Employment
Opening Date
03/17/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits Summary
The Residential Mentor will play a vital role in supervising and mentoring high school participants in the BGSU Upward Bound Summer Residential Learning Community. Upward Bound, a federally funded college preparatory program, is designed to support first-generation and low-income students from Toledo, Ohio, preparing them for postsecondary education through academic and enrichment activities. The mentor will serve as a positive role model, enforce program policies, and help create a structured, supportive, and engaging residential environment for students.
Career Readiness Competencies: Career & Self-Development Communication Access & Opportunity Leadership Professionalism
Essential Functions
Supervise participants and ensure adherence to all program policies and procedures.
Act as a role model and mentor, fostering a positive and respectful community.
Serve as an administrative liaison between students and program administrators.
Lead weekly student meetings, providing guidance, updates, and support.
Assist with conflict resolution and positively influence participant behavior.
Encourage student involvement in enrichment activities by helping to plan and facilitate programs.
Attend weekly staff meetings and community meetings as directed by program administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have completed at least one academic year of postsecondary education by the start of employment.
Preference given to candidates with at least one year of experience living in a residence hall.
Must not be enrolled in summer courses during the program period.
Must possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Prior experience working with youth or in a mentoring role is a plus.
Additional Information
This is a live-in position that requires residential commitment for the entire six-week duration.
The work schedule is 28 hours per week, including a combination of scheduled shifts and on-call responsibilities.
Background checks are required for employment.
Position Type: Seasonal (6-week Summer Program)
Compensation: $1,800 stipend for full program participation (room and meal plan included)
Location: Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Employment Period: June 6th-July 19th
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer
Bowling Green State University
Address
1851 N Research Drive Huntington Building Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403
Phone
(419) 372-8421 Human Resources (419) 372-2865 Student Employment
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