PEOPLE Summer Residential Mentor – 2026
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 the 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:
6/17/2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
8/1/2026
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Full-time Residential Mentors will be required to work 24 hours, 7 days a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break times will be provided. Part-time Residential Mentors will be required to work up to 25 hours a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break time will be provided.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$5,048
Number of Positions:
25
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
1. Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, summer (online only) or fall, in good standing who is making satisfactory progress towards a degree.
2. Experience working with students, preferably of diverse backgrounds and/or in a residential setting.
3. Must satisfy a criminal background check.
4. Successfully complete I-9 verification
5. Must complete all compliance training.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
2. Speaks languages other than English; Spanish and/or Hmong preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The ideal candidate will be professional, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, respect confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills, and have a positive and helpful attitude. Candidates will also be able to take the initiative, problem-solve and be committed to working with a diverse student and staff population
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Residential Mentors will be responsible for supporting a group of PEOPLE students (up to 18) ranging from rising high school sophomores through seniors by providing readiness mentorship, transportation, and social/emotional wellness. Part-time Residential Mentors will assist in supervising and participating in PEOPLE Summer University (PSU) activates/events. We have full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time (10-25 hours per week) positions available. Full-time positions will include housing.
PSU Program:
The summer program will run from June 17th, 2026, until August 1st, 2026. There will be three different sets of students. Multi-day breaks will be provided after each group moves out of the dorm.
Main duties include:
1. Building connections and developing meaningful relationships with students to create an inclusive, welcoming living environment for all students.
2. Set a good example for students and act as a role model.
3. Foster students' character and skill development.
4. Escort students safely to and from class, field trips, etc.
5. Assist in daily and evening activities, and aid instructors with classroom management.
6. Be alert to students's needs and offer support with personal and/or health problems; assist with any student concerns.
7. Assist in responding to residential crises.
8. Be consistent with enforcing rules and policies.
9. Advise PEOPLE staff and student needs, issues, or concerns.
10. Check email and phone regularly to remain informed regarding programming
announcements and updates.
11. Keep track of student information and upcoming PSU events/activities.
Physical Demands:
Residential Mentors are responsible for escorting students to and from classes across campus and may spend long periods of time on their feet during field trips and other team building activities. This position may require employees to lift up to 50 pounds during move-in and event set-up period. This position also spends a significant amount of time outside, which may include an environment with high temperatures or high humidity.
We are happy to offer accommodation for these requirements, provided we determine them in advance of the student move-in period!
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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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 the 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:
6/17/2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
8/1/2026
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Full-time Residential Mentors will be required to work 24 hours, 7 days a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break times will be provided. Part-time Residential Mentors will be required to work up to 25 hours a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break time will be provided.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$5,048
Number of Positions:
25
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
1. Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, summer (online only) or fall, in good standing who is making satisfactory progress towards a degree.
2. Experience working with students, preferably of diverse backgrounds and/or in a residential setting.
3. Must satisfy a criminal background check.
4. Successfully complete I-9 verification
5. Must complete all compliance training.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
2. Speaks languages other than English; Spanish and/or Hmong preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The ideal candidate will be professional, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, respect confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills, and have a positive and helpful attitude. Candidates will also be able to take the initiative, problem-solve and be committed to working with a diverse student and staff population
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Residential Mentors will be responsible for supporting a group of PEOPLE students (up to 18) ranging from rising high school sophomores through seniors by providing readiness mentorship, transportation, and social/emotional wellness. Part-time Residential Mentors will assist in supervising and participating in PEOPLE Summer University (PSU) activates/events. We have full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time (10-25 hours per week) positions available. Full-time positions will include housing.
PSU Program:
The summer program will run from June 17th, 2026, until August 1st, 2026. There will be three different sets of students. Multi-day breaks will be provided after each group moves out of the dorm.
Main duties include:
1. Building connections and developing meaningful relationships with students to create an inclusive, welcoming living environment for all students.
2. Set a good example for students and act as a role model.
3. Foster students' character and skill development.
4. Escort students safely to and from class, field trips, etc.
5. Assist in daily and evening activities, and aid instructors with classroom management.
6. Be alert to students's needs and offer support with personal and/or health problems; assist with any student concerns.
7. Assist in responding to residential crises.
8. Be consistent with enforcing rules and policies.
9. Advise PEOPLE staff and student needs, issues, or concerns.
10. Check email and phone regularly to remain informed regarding programming
announcements and updates.
11. Keep track of student information and upcoming PSU events/activities.
Physical Demands:
Residential Mentors are responsible for escorting students to and from classes across campus and may spend long periods of time on their feet during field trips and other team building activities. This position may require employees to lift up to 50 pounds during move-in and event set-up period. This position also spends a significant amount of time outside, which may include an environment with high temperatures or high humidity.
We are happy to offer accommodation for these requirements, provided we determine them in advance of the student move-in period!
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Apply Now
Apply Now