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Position Title Residential Student Mentor (RSM) Category Temporary Position Number Posting Number S0001367 Location Chicago Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? No Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary
The RSM is responsible for assisting in the orderly operation of the Robert L. Johnson Leadership Academy (RLJLA) Summer Institute, a residential week. The RSM will take a leadership role and primarily be responsible for one of the 5 "teams," made up of high school RLJLA participants. The RSM will accompany the students throughout their daily schedule of coursework, field trips, and small group activities. The RSM will ensure all participants are following program rules and will monitor safety of participants throughout the program and during the overnight hours of the residential week.
Summer Program: Stipend: $2,000.00 + on-campus housing June 25 - July 3, 2026, and all meals during program hours.
Employment Dates: Training: June 25 - 27, 2026. Summer Institute Program: June 25 - July 3, 2026.
Total Hours: 100 program hours + training
Terms of Employment:
Residential Student Mentors will move into the Wabash Residence Hall on Thursday, June 25 for training and preparation. Between Thursday, June 25 and Saturday, June 27, the mentors
will participate in training workshops and prepare for the arrival of the high school students on June 27. The residential portion of the BMLA, where mentors will accompany students throughout their activities and reside in the dorms with their team, is from Saturday, June 27 - Friday, July 3 (student participants and mentors will check out on July 3). Mentors will have a staff breakfast and debriefing on Saturday, July 18.
Employment will be contingent upon:
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Years of Experience Required 0 Required Education Some College Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
Previous RA, mentor, or camp counselor experience preferred.
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Classroom setting
Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information
If you have a question about this position, please contact Angela Short at ashort01@roosevelt.edu or 312-341-3801.
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