PEOPLE Summer Program Residential Coordinator

Department Overview:

The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) serves over 1,300 students as they move from eighth grade to college graduation, offering innovative programming to support career exploration and self-management skills while building knowledge through experiential learning.  Our programming is offered in three distinct units: Madison Precollege, Milwaukee Precollege, and The College Success Center.

During the academic year, our precollege team advises Wisconsin students in Madison and Milwaukee public high schools, creating new pathways to higher education for low-income, potential first-generation families. During the summer, our precollege team hosts our students in a robust residential program on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, offering students an opportunity to experience college life and build community in their cohorts, fully supported by our dedicated staff. 

Our precollege students who gain admission into UW-Madison become college scholars. Our college team offers one-on-one high-touch advising services, unique programming created specifically for our student population, and other high impact practices to foster student success. We seek passionate individuals who want to support our energetic precollege and college teams to continue our success as UW-Madison’s leading college access program.

Anticipated Start Date:

April 15, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

August 1, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

Residential Coordinators begin assisting in summer planning (20 hours/week at $19/hour*) from Early April – June 20, 2024. Starting June 23 through August 1st, 2025; (Holiday Break July 3rd-5th*), Residential Coordinator will support PEOPLE staff and students (24 hours/7days a week – salary of $5,500 in total) for the duration of PEOPLE Summer University 2025. Please note that breaks will be provided during the summer program.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $19.00 

Number of Positions:

2

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired

Demonstrated group leadership skills, with an ability to work effectively in groups

Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body and staff

Energy, enthusiasm, and ability to motivate others

A strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and high level of maturity

A genuine interest in working with high school and/or middle school students

Comfortable exploring issues of equity and social justice

Ability to provide a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior residential/student affairs experience preferred

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Bi- or multi-lingual, with international travel or living abroad experience

Previous experience working with high school students as an RA, camp counselor, tutor, or other capacity

Previous supervisory experience

Employment will require UW-Madison to verify your identity and employment eligibility. The employee must physically present original, unexpired documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) as evidence of identity and employment authorization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidates will be professional, flexible, organized, detail orientated, able to multitask, respect confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills, and have a positive and helpful attitude. Candidates will also be able to take initiative, problem solve and be committed to working with a diverse student and staff populations.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Supervision/Training

In collaboration with program leadership, conduct residential staff orientation and training prior to program start.

Ensure University of Wisconsin-Madison and Youth Program Compliance policies and best practices are being followed amongst residential staff. 

Responsible for ongoing training and coaching of residential staff

Ensure staff are equipped with the required supplies and knowledge to carry out residential duties (running activities, supporting student issues, coordinating field trips, etc.)

Provide leadership and support to residential staff

Assist and ensure that all activities and events are in compliance with student-to-staff ratios as set by the UW-Madison Office of Youth Protection. 

Conduct one-on-one meetings with each PEO