2026 PCS Summer Staff Application | UConn Pre-College Summer

2026 UConn Pre-College Summer: Summer Staff Application

Online Application for Pre-College Summer Staff

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Applicant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Middle Initial

If no middle name, write "N/A"

Local Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Permanent Address(Required)

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Phone(Required)

Best phone number to contact you

Email Address(Required)

Are you a UConn student?(Required)

Yes, I am an undergraduate student

Yes, I am a graduate student

Other

If yes, which campus are you located at?

Storrs

Hartford

Avery Point

Waterbury

Stamford

Undergraduate Status

First-Year

Second-Year

Third-Year

Fourth-Year

Other

UConn PeopleSoft ID(Required)

UConn NetID

Applicant Education

Most Recent Education Enrolled In(Required)

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Post-Master's Graduate or Professional Degree

Other

Educational Institution(s) Attended and Majors/Programs(Required)

Include undergraduate, graduate, and beyond

Applicant Information

Do you have a valid U.S. driver's license?(Required)

Yes

How long have you had a valid U.S. driver's license?(Required)

Less than 2 years

2 years

More than 2 years

Are you a relative of a University of Connecticut employee?(Required)

Yes

If yes, please provide name and relationship to the employee

Are you eligible to work in the US? (International students on F-1 and J-1 visas may work on campus within the employment rules authorized by their visa UConn International Student Employment)(Required)

More information on international student employment can be found on: https://isss.uconn.edu/student-employment/

Yes

Have you ever been employed by the UConn office of Early College Programs?(Required)

Yes

Have you ever participated in a summer program for high school students?(Required)

Yes

Which summer program?

Have you ever been or are you currently a Resident Assistant (RA) during the academic year?(Required)

Yes

Are you currently CPR certified?(Required)

Yes

Other

How did you learn about our program?(Required)

Daily Digest

UConn 12twenty

Referral (friend, mentor, administrator, etc.)

Other

If you were referred to our program, who were you referred by?

Application Questions

Which campus are you specifically applying for?(Required)

Pre-College Summer at Storrs is a residential live-in program during the summer. Pre-College Summer at Hartford is a commuter summer program. Please choose one that best aligns with your interest.

Storrs

Hartford

Which position are you specifically applying for?(Required)

Please select the position from the drop-down bar. Job descriptions can be found at: https://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/summerjobs/

Please indicate if you are available to participate in our group interview process at the Storrs campus on February 7th, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. (February 14th from 2:00pm-6:00pm as a snow date)(Required)

Yes, I am available February 7th, 2025 - 2:00pm-6:00pm and snow date

I am not available at this time

Other

This is to assist our team in scheduling our first-round group interview process. Accommodations can be made in certain cases should availability be a challenge. Please reach out to Briana, ahy25001work@uconn.edu if you cannot make the group interview process.

We will follow up about a potential interview after reviewing your application. If you have any special requests or require accommodations for interviewing please let us know below.(Required)

We will follow up about a potential interview after reviewing your application. If you have any special requests or require accommodations for interviewing, please let us know below.

Application Questions

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?(Required)

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.(Required)

Every week, our staff will host multiple engaging and fun social programs for the 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?(Required)

Please describe any previous supervisory experience you have; additionally, have you supervised RA’s or a similar position before?(Required)

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? Could you provide the outcome based on your support?(Required)

There will be many instances where you'll have to engage in difficult conversations with parents/legal guardians about incidents regarding their child. Please explain how you'll navigate these conversations.(Required)

Dates for this position at Storrs are from [June 14 - August 1, 2026]. 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?(Required)

Dates for this position at Hartford are from June 23 - July 3, 2026. 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?(Required)

Should you not be offered the Hall Coordinator position, would you be willing to be considered for the Summer RA position?(Required)

This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Hall Coordinator position.

Yes

Maybe

Should you not be offered the Residential Counselor position, would you be willing to be considered for the Summer RA position?(Required)

This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Residential Counselor position.

Yes

Maybe

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?(Required)

Please see firstsummer.uconn.edu for more information. This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Summer RA position.

Yes

Maybe

Should you not be offered a Summer Advisor position, would you be willing to be considered for a Peer Mentor role with UConn First Summer?(Required)

Please see firstsummer.uconn.edu for more information. This will not impact your chances of being selected for the Summer RA position.

Yes

Maybe

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)(Required)

Max. file size: 250 MB.

Most Recent Transcript(Required)

Unofficial copies ARE accepted.

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Letter of Recommendation (.pdf file is preferred)(Required)

Please attach your letter of recommendation.

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Cover Letter (.pdf file is preferred)(Required)

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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