Summary of Summer Program: Prior to their fall enrollment, entering first-year program participants attend a mandatory five-week Summer Program. During the summer program, participants take courses in Calculus, Writing, Literature Humanities, Physics and Chemistry in order to prepare for the academic work required of Columbia students.

How to Apply: Application forms are available in 103 Furnald 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 9, 2008 to:

Tamara White
Administrative Assistant
103 Furnald Hall, MC 4747
(For additional information: 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 are Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Friday, August 8, 2008. A mandatory training program will be scheduled prior to the summer program.

Responsibilities: Live in residence hall; assist in peer counseling pre first-year students; supervise recreational activities; assist with all summer 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 summer program and training, access to Dodge Physical Fitness Center, and admission to Summer Program sponsored cultural trips and activities.



Position Title: Activity Coordinator

Summary of Residential Counselor Position: The dates for the program are Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Friday, August 8, 2008. A mandatory training program will be scheduled prior to the summer program.

Responsibilities: This is a full-time five-week live in position. The dates for the program are Monday, July 7, 2008 – Friday August 8, 2008. A mandatory training program is scheduled prior to the summer program dates. Responsibilities: Live in residence hall; assess needs and interests of summer program participants; plan and implement cultural, developmental and recreational activities for pre first-year students; assist with facilitation of major program events; supervise & coordinate weekend meals; create promotional materials; facilitate evaluation of all events; attend staff meetings; and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Candidates must have strong programming experience; organizational skills and demonstrated ability to be a good planner. Must be able to work effectively with students and staff in residential setting; current full-time upper division undergraduate student in good academic standing at time of employment; experience working with diverse communities; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature. All candidates must have completed their second year of studies prior to the Summer Program.

Compensation: Activity Coordinator will receive a stipend commensurate with experience, room and board for the duration of summer program and training, access to Dodge Physical Fitness Center, and admission to Summer Program sponsored cultural trips and activities.


Position Title: Help Room Tutor

Summary of Tutor Position: The dates for the program are Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Friday, August 8, 2008. Attendance to a mandatory training meeting on July 3, 2008 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 program.