<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>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</p> <p>The position is only for the 2-week program from June 15th-June 26th, 2026. This includes the weekend</p> <ul> <li>Residential Camp: all hours will take place between 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm & 7:00 am - 9:00 am (next day) </li><li>Includes 1-2 weeks of paid staff training prior to the begining of the program </li></ul> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Our 2-week summer residential program runs from June 15th-June 26th, 2026. Residential Counselors will work overnight.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This is an in-person position. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Residential Counselors will be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Assisting in the direction, supervision, and organization of students during activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended outcomes </li><li>Developing and implement activities for students in accordance with the program mission. Including planning durable skill building activities, on and off campus activities, etc. </li><li>Maintaining a high standard of health and safety and upholding all safety and security rules and procedures </li><li>Acting as a role model for students </li><li>Working with Youth Education and Lassonde staff to ensure program quality </li><li>Encourage campers to participate in activities by demonstrating excitement and enthusiasm appropriately </li><li>Other duties may be assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Preferences</p> <ul> <li>At least 21 years old </li><li>Prior experience working with high schoolers </li><li>Majors in entrepreneurship, human development, education, social work, psychology, or other related fields </li><li>Self-directed, punctual, and highly organized </li><li>Available consistently throughout the scheduled program weeks, including weekend </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information can be located on the University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li>How many years of experience do you have working with students ages 14-18? </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li>Describe the experience you have had working with high school students. </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>List of References </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>