Job Description
100% Resident Assistants will supervise, mentor, and perform as positive role models for approximately 16 campers. RAs will be expected to assist campers with activities as requested by faculty and staff and encourage participation in all camp activities. RAs will collaborate with faculty, staff, and other RAs to maintain camp goals and camper safety.
Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
40 hours per week during two camp sessions: July 12-17 and July 19-24, 2026. Each session is Sunday-Friday. There will be day and evening camp activities, with overnight assignments made by the Organization Team.
Will also include attendance at mandatory paid training sessions in June. Work schedule details will be distributed during mandatory training before the first session.
Will also include attendance at mandatory paid training sessions in June. Work schedule details will be distributed during mandatory training before the first session.
Contact Information to Applicants
Meredith Morris Whyte
[email protected]
[email protected]
Required Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to participate the entire week for both camp sessions: July 12-17 and July 19-24. Overnight assignments will be made by the Organization Team.
Advertised Salary Range
$15 - $17/hr depending on qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference is given to students in good student standing within the School of Engineering, at the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior level.
- Have a passion for KU and the School of Engineering.
- Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Great public-speaking skills, personable, and approachable.
Position Overview
Engineering Summer Camp is a week-long, intensive learning camp for high school students entering 9th through 12th grades. Campers choose from eight different engineering track options and work closely with KU faculty and graduate students as they complete a hands-on project. The camp lets students explore the different engineering disciplines and campers also get an up-close view of KU and its engineering facilities.
There are two camp sessions: JULY 12-17, and JULY 19-24, 2026. Resident Assistants will assist with camp activities for both sessions during the day and in the evening (schedules are flexible). Resident Assistants are also required to attend paid mandatory training sessions in June.
There are two camp sessions: JULY 12-17, and JULY 19-24, 2026. Resident Assistants will assist with camp activities for both sessions during the day and in the evening (schedules are flexible). Resident Assistants are also required to attend paid mandatory training sessions in June.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.