ASP Summer Bridge Program Available Positions

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 5, 2011 and will end on Friday August 5, 2011.

How to Apply: Application forms are attached and also available in the Center for Student Advising Office located in 403 Lerner 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 Friday, April 8, 2011 to the address listed below.

(Letters of recommendation are due by Monday, April 18, 2011)

                                                                                    

Position Title: Residential Counselor

Summary of Residential Counselor Position:  This is a full-time, five-week, live in position.  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 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 – Friday, August 5, 2010.  Attendance to a mandatory training meeting 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.  

Tamara White
Administrative Assistant
Columbia University
Center for Student Advising/Academic Success Programs
403 Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway, MC 1201
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027

212.854.3514