Upward Bound Resident Mentors for Male and Female Residence Halls

Upward Bound is now accepting applications for Residential Mentors for the 2026 summer session, for the male and female residence halls. Upward Bound is a federally grant-funded college preparation program for students in grades 9-12. Our goal is to develop the academic skills and motivation necessary to succeed in post-secondary education. During the summer academy, students live in Southwestern Oregon CC housing and participate in experiential learning activities and community service projects. Residential Mentors serve as role models and enforcers of program policy and are responsible for developing evening activities. They must work as a team to maintain a safe living and learning environment for program participants. Residential Mentors are required to live in the residence hall suite with the students and are assigned their own private rooms. Residential Mentors are expected to provide direct supervision and to enforce all summer academy handbook guidelines. Mentors must possess the ability to manage student behavior appropriately and demonstrate proactive safety measures.

Program is June 21st – June 25th, 2026 (Positions are summer appointments only. This is a temporary position)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising youth in a consistent, equitable manner in a variety of structured and unstructured environments; facilitating activities; attending all meals and student outings; completing documentation and reports as assigned; maintaining a positive outlook and providing motivation; being sensitive to diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, lifestyle and other differences among students and staff; monitoring study halls.

• Successful completion of a minimum of sixty (60) hours of college credit by June 2026 is preferred. 
• Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must possess excellent time management skills, leadership experience, confidence, maturity, high energy, good communication skills and a positive attitude. 
• Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one if driving is assigned as a duty as well as the ability to meet the insurability requirements of the college insurance provider. Driving if assigned includes a fifteen (15) passenger van. 
• A background check including fingerprinting and current First Aid/CPR certification is required, paid for by SWOCC upon an offer of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.

Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.