2025 PCS Summer Staff Application

2025 UConn Pre-College Summer: Summer Staff Application

This is the application for 2025 Pre-College Summer residential summer staff positions. Should you have any questions, please contact Yami Lopez-Ramos, PCS Graduate Assistant, at 860-486-0149 or at ylr18001work@uconn.edu

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Hello,

Thank you for your interest in working with the Pre-College Summer Program at the University of Connecticut. This application is for all Pre-College Summer Residential Staff Positions (Summer Residential Assistant, Hall Coordinator, and Residential Counselor).

Please see here for the list of available positions, and their descriptions. Please read carefully to fully understand the position's requirements, expectations, and duties.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us regarding our available summer positions.

Thank you,

Pre-College Summer
University of Connecticut
368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4171
Storrs, Connecticut, 06269-4171

Email: pcs@uconn.edu

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Are you a UConn student?*
- Yes, undergraduate student
- Yes, graduate student
- No
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- Third-Year
- Fourth-Year
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1.) Our program is centered around rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in high school coming to the UConn campus in order to explore their academic interests and gain a better understanding of college life. With that being said, what skills do you have that are transferrable to working with high school students?*
2.) Every week, Summer RAs host multiple engaging and fun social programs for the students as well as potentially holding a workshop for students. What are some ideas you would have for a social program (i.e. karaoke night, sunset yoga, etc.) and/or workshop (i.e. stress management techniques, college student leadership opportunities, etc.) for our program participants?*
3.) Do you have previous experience working with teenagers (pre-college, camp counseling, peer mentor, etc.)? If so, please describe that experience and what that entailed.*
2.) Please describe any previous supervisory experience you have; additionally, have you supervised RA’s or a similar position before?*
3.) Do you have previous experience working with teenagers (pre-college, camp counseling, peer mentor, etc.)? If so, please describe that experience and what that entailed.*
4.) The Hall Coordinator position involves addressing conflict and unwanted behavior(s) from students and staff alike. What is your approach to handling situations like those?*
2.) Do you have previous experience working with teenagers (pre-college, camp counseling, peer mentor, etc.)? If so, please describe that experience and what that entailed.*
3.) There will be many instances where you'll have to have difficult conversations with parents/legal guardians about incidents regarding their child. Please explain how you'll navigate these conversations.*
Please provide at least two references. Include their name, job title, relationship to you (ex. previous/current supervisor, academic advisor, etc.), email address, and phone number(s).*
Please do not put friends or family as a reference.
Dates for this position are from June 15 - July 27, 2025. Successful candidates should not have any other commitments (other employment, research, courses, etc.) that would interfere with the duties of this role. Do you foresee any schedule conflicts with this position? If so, what are they?*
Dates for this position are from June 11 - July 29, 2025. Successful candidates should not have any other commitments (other employment, research, courses, etc.) that would interfere with the duties of this role. Do you foresee any schedule conflicts with this position? If so, what are they?*
Should you not be offered the Hall Coordinator position, would you be willing to be considered for the Summer RA position?*
This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Hall Coordinator position.
Should you not be offered the Residential Counselor position, would you be willing to be considered for the Summer RA position?*
This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Residential Counselor position.
Should you not be offered a Hall Coordinator position, would you be willing to be considered for a Peer Mentor role with UConn First Summer?*
Please see firstsummer.uconn.edu for more information. This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Hall Coordinator position.
Should you not be offered a Summer RA position, would you be willing to be considered for a Peer Mentor role with UConn First Summer?*
Please see firstsummer.uconn.edu for more information. This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Summer RA position.
Are you fluent (conversational, writing, reading) in Mandarin Chinese or Korean?*
Two of our classes are language immersion courses (STARTALK Chinese and Korean).
- Yes, fluent in Korean
- Yes, fluent in Mandarin Chinese
- No
Do you know of anyone you would recommend for this position?*
If so, please provide their name and email below. If not, please put n/a.
Resume (.pdf file is preferred)*
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Most Recent Transcript*
Unofficial copies ARE accepted.
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Letter of Recommendation (.pdf file is preferred)*
Please attach your letter of recommendation.
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Cover Letter (.pdf file is preferred)*
Please address the following prompt in the cover letter: The Residential Counselor for Welfare position focuses on supporting students’ well-being for our high school program participants. Many of our students will experience living away from home and being on a college campus for the first time through our Pre-College Summer program. This group often includes students managing anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and learning disabilities, among other challenges. With this in mind, how would you describe your approach to supporting our high school student population?
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