The Beloit Summer Academy is a pre-college program aimed at high school students age 16 and older who want to get an immersive introduction to Beloit College and a residential liberal arts experience. Participants spend two weeks on the Beloit College campus, June 13th - June 29th taking a course that combines classroom workshops with excursions and informal activities designed around a common theme.

Position Purpose:
Mentors are the primary adult contact for each participant for the duration of the 2-week summer program. The Mentors will receive training in the week prior to the program, and live with the student participants during the duration of the program. The Mentor is responsible for providing learning opportunities and activities for support students outside of the classroom, as well as tending to personal needs, supervision for the health and safety of participants, and assistance with disciplinary issues.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 2 years of college experience preferred
• Leadership experience in high school and/or college
• Experience working with youth
• Working in a residential camp setting or similar youth program preferred
• Must have strong communication skills, self – initiative, and professional boundaries
• Previous tutoring experience and similar background as participants preferred
• 3.0 GPA minimum is required
• Applicants should be responsible and mature
• Have enthusiasm, patience, and self-control
• Have a friendly demeanor
• Must have excellent character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Have the desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmospher

Webpage with More Information About the Position: https://www.beloit.edu/offices/global-experience/summer-academy/