CPET Residential Counselor

CPET Residential Counselor - Summer Programs (OPS Student Assistant)

Job No: 535195
Work Type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department: - EM-CPET ADMIN

Job Description

Classification Title:

STU AST- NON CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The University of Florida's Center for Precollegiate Education and Training (CPET) is seeking enthusiastic UF students to serve as residential counselors for our summer STEM and STEAM programs.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Pre-Program Preparation

Assist with preparing materials

Lead counselor training activities

Complete other in-office tasks (2-3 weeks prior to programs)

Program Implementation

Plan and lead social activities for program participants

Supervise participants during program activities

Lead students on campus for activities

Organize materials for laboratory experiments

Assist with logistics, such as moving materials between locations

Mentor program participants

Residential Duties

Reside with students in the residence halls overnight during residential programs

Create a safe and welcoming residential environment for all program participants

On-Call Duties

Respond to unexpected program needs while on duty

Expected start date: May 8, 2025 (Start date may be later based on availability for specific CPET programs)

The specific programs this job posting is hiring for are the Student Science Training Program, Research Explorations, Research Immersion in Science and Engineering, Jump Start Biology, and Gator Labs programs. Counselor contracts and contract lengths will be based on the program(s) and will be communicated during interviews and in the counselor contract. Counselors may be hired for multiple programs, but NOT if programs share dates. All applicants must be able to commit to living in residence halls with the program participants, including overnight. All programs will provide set time off, specific to each program which will be communicated during interviews and in the counselor contract.

Please read the program descriptions on the CPET website ( cpet.ufl.edu ) for specific program dates.

For residential programs, UF CPET counselors are provided with housing (with specific programs, locations TBD).

Expected Salary:

$15/hour

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a current UF student in good standing

Must complete a DCF background check and fingerprinting prior to hiring

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM major or background preferred
• Previous experience working with children (K-12)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of the Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to

Health Assessment Required:
No

Applications Close: 23 Apr 2025

To apply, visit

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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