UW River Falls-Summer Counselor

2026 Paid Summer Counselor Opportunity! 

FORWARD SERVICE CORPORATION (FSC) UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS 

Upward Bound Summer Program 

A five-week position supervising and mentoring high school students, plus two in-service/training days. Working days will be as follows: 

• Training(June2-3):Full-day training at the UW-River Falls(overnight accommodations provided)
• Campus Residential Component(June8-11, June 16-18, June 29-July 2, and July 7-9):Staff will live on campus at UW-River Falls and supervise students
• Community Service Component(June23-25):Staff will stay overnight at a camp or hotel and supervise students during community service activities
• Virtual Component Dates(June 1, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and July 6, 10):Staff will complete assigned virtual tasks or meetings
• Final Trip(July14-16):Trip to various locations and campuses in WI and neighboring states. Staff will stay overnight in hotels on the route and supervise students during the trip

Compensation: 

UB Summer Counselor:  

• Total of $4,050.00 plus an additional $100 for each returning year. Maximum pay of $4,550. Payment is paid in two installments: half mid-program and half at end. 

Why Upward Bound? 

• Meaningful and hands-on position working with potential first-generation college students
• Looks great on a resume
• Paid summer position
• Opportunities to return the following summer

What you get to do: 

• Supervise, guide, tutor, and mentor students
• Supervise recreation, program activities and meals
• Rotating night supervision
• Assist in the development and implementation of activities in the residence unit
• Chaperone one-day and multi-day fieldtrips
• Prepare reports on academics, student behavior, meals, and accidents
• Participate in training and other staff meetings

Qualifications: 

• As of June 2026, must be at least sophomore status with at least one year of experience at a post secondary education institution with a GPA of at least 2.75
• Have a high level of maturity, adaptability, ability to work on a team, self-disciplined
• Have familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of adolescents
• Have strong leadership skills, highly accountable, and be reliable
• Can work with minimal supervision
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred

Please note: Due to the holiday break, application review will begin the week of January 11th . Interviews will be schedule after that date.

At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.