Activities Coordinator

Computing Coordinator

Head Counselor

Instructor

Residential Counselor

Residential Director

EPGY Summer Institutes Residential Counselors play a crucial role in both the academic and social aspects of the program. Each residence has six Residential Counselors who provide supervision for all non-academic activities, and who act as Teaching Assistants, providing instructional support in the academic portion of the program.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading afternoon and evening recreational and social activities.
• Tutoring students in the course subject areas.
• Assisting with program set-up.
• Making sure students attend all scheduled Summer Institutes activities.
• Enforcing the rules of the program.
• Balancing a fun environment with maintenance of authority.
• Creating an atmosphere that fosters social and academic growth.
• Addressing students' personal issues and conflicts.
• Promoting tolerance, cultural sensitivity, and understanding of individual differences.
• Taking appropriate action when students are sick or injured.

The main instructional role for Residential Counselors takes place during a three-hour period in the early afternoon. During this time counselors work closely with students on their coursework, either in one-on-one sessions, or in small groups. During the late afternoon and evening counselors lead non-academic activities such as sports and games, art and music, campus excursions, etc. Weekends include field trips and other organized activities, supervised by the counselors. Counselors rotate through a schedule of time-off during periods that do not require the full residential staff.

Please be advised that the academic structure and social programming for the international programs may vary; further details about each international program will be provided to applicants who are being considered for these programs.

Qualifications: College-level course work in one or more EPGY Summer Institutes subject areas (humanities, creative writing, expository writing, physics, mathematics, computer science, legal studies, geology, biology, engineering, and business); creative and positive attitude; adaptability and willingness to complete hard work; demonstrated responsibility; ability to enforce rules and make decisions; previous teaching or tutoring experience desirable. Summer camp experience or experience working with students 11-17 is also desirable.

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