Summary of Summer Bridge Program: Prior to their fall enrollment, entering first-year program participants attend a mandatory five-week Summer Bridge Program. During the Summer Bridge Program, participants take courses in Calculus, Writing, Literature Humanities, Physics and Chemistry in order to prepare for the academic work required of Columbia students. The Summer Bridge Program will begin on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 and will end on Friday August 6, 2010. How to Apply: Application forms are available in the Academic Success Programs office located on the first floor of Schapiro Residence Hall. If interested, please submit a cover letter, a resume, one letter of recommendation, a copy of your Degree Audit Report (DAR), and a completed application form by Monday, April 12, 2010 to: Tamara White Administrative Assistant Columbia University Center for Student Advising/Academic Success Programs 605 W. 115th Street, Schapiro Residence Hall, MC 4747 New York, NY 10025 212.854.3514 Position Title: Residential Counselor Summary of Residential Counselor Position: This is a full-time five-week live in position. The dates for the program for Residential Counselors are Wednesday, June 30, 2010 – Friday, August 6, 2010. A mandatory training program is scheduled prior to the start of the Summer Bridge Program. Responsibilities: Live in residence hall; assist in peer counseling pre first-year students; supervise and develop recreational activities; assist with all program activities; complete student evaluation forms; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities; and perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Must be able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting; current full-time upper division undergraduate student in good academic standing at time of employment; prior peer counseling experience preferred; experience working with diverse communities; experience working in group settings; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature. Compensation: Residential Counselor will receive a stipend commensurate with experience, room and board for the duration of the program and training, access to Dodge Physical Fitness Center, and admission to Summer Bridge Program sponsored cultural trips and activities. __________________________________________________________________________________ Position Title: Help Room Tutor Summary of Tutor Position: The dates for the Summer Bridge Program are Monday, July 5, 2010 – Friday, August 6, 2010. Attendance to a mandatory training meeting on July 5, 2010 is required after accepting position. Responsibilities: Facilitate evening help rooms tutoring pre first-year students; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities and perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Must be able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting; current full-time student in good academic standing at time of employment; prior tutoring/counseling experience preferred; experience working with diverse communities; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature. Must be proficient, grade of “B” or higher, in at least one of the courses (Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Literature Humanities and Writing) offered during the Summer Bridge Program .