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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer residential in the United States is $18.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Summer Residential Counselor, you need experience working with youth, a basic understanding of child development, and often a high school diploma or higher. Familiarity with camp management software, emergency response protocols, and certifications like CPR/First Aid are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to handle conflicts calmly make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure camper safety, foster a positive camp environment, and support effective supervision throughout the summer program.

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Staff in Summer Residential roles often encounter challenges such as managing diverse groups of students, adapting to fast-paced schedules, and responding to unexpected issues like homesickness or conflicts. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and flexibility are crucial for overcoming these challenges. Building rapport with students, collaborating closely with fellow staff members, and participating in team meetings can help create a supportive environment and ensure a smooth program experience for everyone involved.

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Summer Residential jobs are temporary positions typically offered during the summer months in settings such as camps, boarding schools, or universities. These roles often involve supervising and supporting residents, usually children or teenagers, in a residential or dormitory environment. Responsibilities may include organizing activities, ensuring safety and well-being, and fostering a positive community atmosphere. Summer Residential jobs are popular among college students and young adults looking for seasonal work that provides valuable leadership and interpersonal experience.
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Infographic showing various Summer Residential job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,477 per year, or $18 per hour.

Upward Bound Summer Residential Mentor

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

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 dedicated and experienced Residential Mentors to 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
Residential Mentors will live on campus and play a key role in supervising and supporting students throughout the residential week. Staff will help ensure a safe, engaging, and structured environment while supporting both academic and social programming.
Program Dates
Residential Week: June 28 - July 3
Training
Staff training will take place from June 22 - June 26
Compensation
$17 per hour plus room and meals during the residential week
Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise students during program and residential activities
  • Support student engagement and community building
  • Coordinate evening check-ins and assist with nighttime monitoring
  • Enforce program and residence hall expectations
  • Communicate student concerns to professional staff
  • Assist with program setup and daily operations
  • Support academic programming and workshops
  • Assist with evening programming, including social and leadership activities
  • Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries

* Other duties as assigned by the Program Director
Qualifications
  • Upper class college students or graduate students preferred.
  • Experience working with high school students or youth programs
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to supervise students in a residential setting
  • Commitment to supporting first-generation students
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Experience with TRIO programs

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").

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