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PUB SUMMER LEAD RESIDENTIAL PEER MENTOR

Oakland University
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PURPOSE: 

Perform all duties of a Peer Mentor and Substitute in the absence of the Head Resident

 DATES:   Mandatory Training: June 12-20, 2026 Summer Academy: June 14-August 5, 2026 (Excludes 7/3-7/4) WORK (end date may vary) 

DAYS:   Sunday 6 pm - Friday 6:30 pm. Weekdays on call before 3 pm/Active duty at meal breaks & after 3 pm 

 

SUPERVISOR: Head Resident 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  1 

COMPENSATION:    $17/hr (training included) + Room & Board, Group Travel, and Field Trip Admission Fees 

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 

  • Perform the duties of HR relevant to the time during which the HR is absent. (Ex: Conduct the nightly meeting if the HR is absent at the time that the nightly meeting normally takes place.) 
  • Participate in mandatory training.  Live in the designated hall from training through the Summer Academy. 
  • Establish/maintain positive, respectful, and appropriate mentoring relationships w/PUB Scholars. 
  • Develop, implement, and supervise recreational and social activities. 
  • Supervise Scholars on all field trips. (Peer Mentor inclusion on the extended trip is performance-based.) 
  • Establish positive relationships with parents and other primary caretakers of PUB Scholars. 
  • Uphold team duty roster responsibilities. 
  • Facilitate activities that increase group cohesion, address concerns, and promote open communication. 
  • Attend and assist in planning and implementing weekly dorm meetings, including Star Ceremony. 
  • Clarify, monitor, and enforce Project policies/procedures, especially as related to student conduct. 
  • Train and supervise peer (Scholar) mediation teams. Serve on Residential Mediation Team. 
  • Conduct fire drills, tornado drills, building and room inspections, key and ID checks/check-in/check-out. 
  • Monitor visitor access and participant movement in and out of the building and between floors. 
  • Participate in nightly/daily updates, weekly team meetings, and weekly team training sessions. 
  • Track and report participant points.  Prepare weekly Scholar behavior reports for the Director. 
  • Develop working relationships with the Academic Mentors. 
  • Assure that participants complete classwork in the dorm when assigned. 
  • Plan and facilitate Family Day recreational activities. 
  • Participate in weekly performance evaluations and make the recommended performance improvements 
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Resident or a Project Administrator. 

 

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES 
  • Previous Satisfactory performance as a PUB Peer Mentor 
  • Familiarity with the role and responsibilities of the Head Resident 

 

CONSTRAINTS: NO AFTERNOON/EVENING CLASSES, NO MEAL ABSENCES, NO OTHER EMPLOYMENT, 

 

SEND RESUME & COVER LETTER TO PUB@oakland.edu or apply on Handshake

 

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www.oakland.edu/upwardbound

ALL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A BACKGROUND CHECK. PREPARE TO GROW AS YOU HELP TEENS MATURE IN JUST 6 SHORT WEEKS!