Senior Counselor Information | Academia Latina

Senior Counselor Position Description

Each senior counselor will be assigned to supervise 12-14 students from the program during those times when the students are not involved in classes. Senior counselors will be required to live in the dorms assigned to them. All meals will be eaten with the students. The time commitment for the job is considerable. The students attending the program will range in age from 12-16 years; therefore, the program must provide a high level of supervision. The senior counselors will be an integral part of the needed supervision. The counselors are expected to be on duty and free of all other commitments from Noon until 8:30 am of the following day. Senior counselors who plan to take college classes should not register for classes after 11:00 am during Academia Latina sessions.

PARTICIPANT PREREQUISITES

Must meet the following requirements:

Completed first year of college
Currently enrolled in college or university
At least 18 years of age
Pass background check

GPA
2.75 or higher (students will be asked to upload a transcript online)

Recommendation Letter(s):
2 recommendation letter (teacher, or community member)

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Application must be submitted by:
February 9th, 2024

Personal Characteristic Requirements

Academia Latina is looking for high-energy personalities who find working with young people stimulating and fun. We are looking for responsible, mature, and emotionally stable individuals. One of the strengths of the Academia Latina program will be the outstanding role model that senior counselors provide. Counselors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is exemplary, this includes: good personal hygiene, positive attitude, compassion, wise decision-making, and intellectual curiosity.

Duties

Aware of and in compliance with SOUYP policies and procedures

Attend staff training and have proper understanding of:

Emergency procedures

Program logistics (e.g. calendars, schedules, transitions between activities, activity setup and planning)

Check-in and check-out procedures

Distributing mail

Communicating program needs for supplies and materials

Attend all staff meetings

Assist at registration and check-out

Be directly responsible for the 12-14 students assigned to Senior Counselor’s Living Group

Articulate and enforce program rules and expectations to students

Make sure lights are out on time

Reside in on-campus dormitories for the duration of ACADEMIA LATINA and sleep in their assigned rooms each night.

Act as role model and mentor for Junior Counselors

Participate in and help with recreational activities and evening programs

Chaperone evening events

Be available to students for counseling, problem solving, etc.

Anticipate and address potential problems that may arise within Living Groups or with individual students

Have a strong and positive relationship with your assigned Junior Counselor

Communicate with Head Residents and administrative staff about material and supply needs and concerns about students

ANTICIPATE program needs and prepare accordingly to ensure that program runs smoothly and efficiently

Assist with keeping facilities clean and organized with particular care for the cleanliness of the nursing station, ACADEMIA LATINA offices and storage spaces

Communicate with Head Residents and SOUYP administrative staff about any problems pertaining to the dorms

Distribute and collect student evaluation forms

Schedule

All counselors must attend staff training, participate in Parent Orientation and Program prep days. The staff training, orientation sessions, and work parties are an important and fun aspect of preparing for Academia Latina. Counselors will be notified of the specific time and location of the training at a later date.

Training Schedule
Virtual Training: March - June, 2024

In-Person Training: July 11 & 12, 2024

Program Dates
Leadership: July 12 - 20, 2024
Academia Latina: July 14 - 20, 2024

Salary
Room and board + salary.

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