Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
Stu04019P |
| Home Org Name |
Professional & Continuing Education |
| Division Name |
Assoc Prov & VP for Outreach |
| Position Title |
AYP Summer Head Counselor (2025) |
| Working Title (if different from Position Title) |
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| Job Summary |
The Office of Professional and Continuing Education is home to Auburn Youth Programs which operates academic summer camps for over 4,000 high school students throughout the summer. Camp counselors and staff will help Auburn Youth Programs bring our summer camps to life and help our campers have a unique experience at Auburn University. All curriculum instruction is facilitated by Auburn University faculty and staff with counselors leading programming activities in the evenings.
Why should
YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
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| Essential Functions |
There are many ways to serve in Auburn Youth Programs. The following paragraphs describe some of the summer roles that
AYP offers. Full job descriptions for each role below can be found on our website: aub.ie/AYPJobs
Head Counselor:
A successful Head Counselor will be an Auburn Student with prior leadership or camp experience and a passion for impacting and serving youth. We're looking for an individual that can lead and supervise the execution of camp from working with counselors to coordinating any adjustments with campus partners. The Head Counselor oversees each camp and ensures that all aspects are running smoothly, to ensure the efficient and safe operations of all
AYP camps and programs and to create an extraordinary Auburn experience for camp participants. Meals and overnight accommodations provided during the summer while working. Head counselors may only be enrolled in asynchronous online courses for the duration of the summer. They may not take in person or synchronous courses during the summer.
Essential functions and duties:
- Work in the AYP office the spring semester prior to camps. The Head Counselor must commit to the end of the spring semester and summer for employment. Possibility for extension into the fall.
- Oversee camp all camp session and activities to ensure that things are running smoothly. May include communication with Auburn University faculty and staff outside of AYP.
- Work closely with the Academic Program Developer.
- Lead counselors throughout the camp weeks as well as provide any necessary support.
- Be willing to step in a serve as a counselor if needed. Including but not limited to:
- Escort campers to all daily programs and activities including time in dorms, walks across campus, all meals including those in dining halls, curriculum sessions, and recreation activities.
- Serve as mentors and guides for campers by welcoming them into the Auburn family and demonstrating the Auburn spirit.
- Be an active participant in camp engaging enthusiastically in sessions and activities.
- Accompany and maintain supervision with campers during the day during camp related sessions, which can include on campus and off campus field trips, as well as in dining halls and overnight in dorms.
- Assist with camp check in and check out, passing out camp materials, and any other logistic related tasks that are deemed necessary.
- Uphold all AYP and Auburn regulations on minors, housing, etc.
- Attend counselor training prior to the start of camps tentatively planned for the week of May 19th.
- Any additional responsibilities as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Have attended Auburn University for at least one year
- Enrolled and taking classes during the semester of employment; or
- Not enrolled in classes for the semester of employment, but enrolled in the previous semester and enrolled for the following semester.
- Be in good academic standing
- Be at least 19 years old on June 1, 2025, pass a background check, and possess a valid driver's license
Expectations:
- Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and other counselors
- Must exhibit professionalism at all times while communicating with Auburn University faculty and staff
- Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team
- Must be able to take care of others and display a positive attitude at all times
- Serve as an ambassador for Auburn University and role model for all students
- Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Staff must be capable of physical labor (i.e. lifting approximately 20 lbs. or more)
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Previous summer camp counselor experience or experience working with high school students.
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| Pay Rate |
Pay rate/compensation: $11-12/hr up to 20 hours during spring semester. $575 weekly stipend starting May 25th. Housing and meals provided while each camp is in session. |
| Work Hours |
Varies (no more than 40 hours/week) |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Date |
01/13/2025 |
| Closing Date |
07/01/2025 |
| EEO Statement |
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/
EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50674 |
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Auburn
Pay rate/compensation: $11-12/hr up to 20 hours during spring semester. $575 weekly stipend starting May 25th. Housing and meals provided while each camp is in session.
Jan 13, 2025