Residential Counselor

Details

Open Date 03/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN16857N

Job Title Camp Staff

Working Title Residential Counselor

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

The position is only for the 2-week program from June 15th-June 26th, 2026. This includes the weekend

• Residential Camp: all hours will take place between 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm & 7:00 am – 9:00 am (next day)

• Includes 1-2 weeks of paid staff training prior to the begining of the program

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 2340

Close Date 06/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Lassonde Startup Academy is a pre-college program designed for entrepreneurs, makers, builders, and doers, offered by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Residential counselors will work with high school students after classroom instruction to focus on durable skill building and to explore life on the University of Utah campus and within the surrounding community.

Our 2-week summer residential program runs from June 15th-June 26th, 2026. Residential Counselors will work overnight.

Residential Counselors will receive accommodations and be expected to stay overnight during residential camp weeks at the same housing as students. Meals will be provided during camp programming.

This is an in-person position. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The selected candidates must be able to attend a paid week of staff training prior to the program start date and work from June 15th-June 26th, including the weekend.

Responsibilities

Residential Counselors will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the direction, supervision, and organization of students during activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended outcomes

• Developing and implement activities for students in accordance with the program mission. Including planning durable skill building activities, on and off campus activities, etc.

• Maintaining a high standard of health and safety and upholding all safety and security rules and procedures

• Acting as a role model for students

• Working with Youth Education and Lassonde staff to ensure program quality

• Encourage campers to participate in activities by demonstrating excitement and enthusiasm appropriately

• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

• At least 21 years old

• Prior experience working with high schoolers

• Majors in entrepreneurship, human development, education, social work, psychology, or other related fields

• Self-directed, punctual, and highly organized

• Available consistently throughout the scheduled program weeks, including weekend

The requirements listed in our job description are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. If you have 75% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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