{"id":117102,"date":"2026-09-24T13:33:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/summer-fellow\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:24:07","slug":"summer-fellow","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/summer-fellow\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fellow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Summer Portals Summer Fellow<\/p>\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Summer Portals<br \/><strong>FLSA:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exempt<br \/><strong>Reports to:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Summer Programs Director of Admission and Residential Life<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Full-time, Summer<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>June 21, 2027 &#8211; July 25, 2027<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.; plus dinner duty from 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 7 p.m. on given nights and dorm and activity duty from 6:30 p.m. &#8211; 10:30 p.m. on assigned nights; Saturdays\u00a0 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.; part of Saturday evening duty rotation; Sundays: part of duty rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time Off: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Summer Fellows rotate responsibilities to cover evening programs and activities while ensuring scheduled time off. While regular afternoons and evenings off are intentionally included in the duty schedule, working with middle school students requires adaptability. Members of the Residential Team, including Summer Fellows, must remain flexible when unexpected circumstances arise, such as weather disruptions, staff illness, disciplinary incidents, or urgent program needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Lakeville, CT &#8211; Room and board provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Summer Fellows are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of Summer Portals\u2019 students, serving as a primary resource for their academic and personal needs.\u00a0 Summer Fellows support academic programming, lead and supervise afternoon and evening activities, and have important oversight and supervision of students in residence. Because their presence with students involves a wide range of contexts, Summer Fellows play an important role in creating and maintaining an effective learning environment and fostering a sense of community for Summer Portals students.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Summer Fellows are expected to create a welcoming, safe, and friendly environment, participating willingly and reliably in all areas of assignment, and upholding program guidelines for the enjoyment and safety of all students. Summer Fellows are expected to comport themselves to the highest standards of personal integrity and professional principles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Hotchkiss School is eager to accept applications from individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm working and learning community for students and employees from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in a week-long staff orientation program on campus, starting June 21, 2027,\u00a0 prior to program commencement. Orientation includes team building activities, CPR\/AED skills assessment, campus facilities introduction,\u00a0and training to support preparation for Summer Portals programming, including: reviewing daily responsibilities and schedules, residential life, student health and advising, as well as maintaining professional boundaries training. Training components for CPR\/AED, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and CT Department of Children and Families Mandated Reporter Training will require the completion of\u00a0an online module prior to arriving for orientation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Assist with registration day and departure day duties in residential dormitories, providing supportive\u00a0resources and effective communication with both parents\/guardians and students.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Counsel,\u00a0support and guide students as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and communicate with the Director of Residential Life, any emergent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>needs that warrant immediate support, ensuring student safety and\u00a0well-being.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As a Teacher Assistant for academic enrichment programs conducted on campus, Summer Fellows are\u00a0assigned to specific academic programming, attempting to support individual interests, as well as aligning with\u00a0the needs of the program.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lead afternoon group activities as\u00a0assigned by the Director of Residential Life.\u00a0 Activities include intramural sports (soccer\/basketball), yoga, hiking, swimming, town trips to Salisbury and Millerton, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise all meals in the dining hall, eating communally with students.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Monitor evening activities which\u00a0may include movies, student concerts, lectures, and other indoor\/outdoor activities.<\/li>\n<li>Check students into the dormitory nightly\u00a0and ensure that students are settled in their rooms following guidelines established in the Portals Student Handbook.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as an advisor to approximately 15-20 students, serving as\u00a0a primary resource and counsel for\u00a0their academic and personal needs.\u00a0 Responsibilities as a student advisor include:\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as a point person for communication regarding an advisee,<\/li>\n<li>Meet daily with Student Advisees during\u00a0the Advisory Period,<\/li>\n<li>Spend time one-on-one, seek the opportunity to observe advisees as they participate in the classroom and other program elements,<\/li>\n<li>As programming concludes, provide written Advisor comments\u00a0on students\u2019 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 participation, progress, and growth providing evaluative feedback\u00a0for their future personal and\/or academic growth. Advisor comments are shared with students and parents.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Other duties as needed and assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>EDUCATION\/TRAINING\/EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A high school diploma is required; some college preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Previous leadership experience in supporting adolescents is preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Professional Rescuer\/Lifeguard Certification is highly desirable, but not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communication skills that effectively promote inclusive and respectful behavior among students as well as reinforcing respectful relationships among colleagues.<\/li>\n<li>Stamina and resiliency during program days that extend\u00a0into the evening.<\/li>\n<li>Friendly attitude and\u00a0approachable demeanor that exhibits compassion, empathy, and patience for students, many of whom are living away from home for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>PHYSICAL WORK CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical ability to lead and participate in activities and other essential program support, which may require a full range of motion and mobility.<\/li>\n<li>Must live in dormitories and help supervise program participants.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability to live in residence for the full duration of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to perform a variety of tasks indoors as well as outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>The Hotchkiss School is a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>The essential functions and basic skills have been included.\u00a0 It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.\u00a0 Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Summer Fellows will participate in a two-part evaluation process. During Orientation (July 21 &#8211; 25, 2027), Fellows will receive and review the framework with evaluation standards. At the end of Session I, Fellows will complete a self-reflection and receive a written review summarizing their progress and identifying focus areas for Session II. Following the conclusion of Summer Portals, Fellows will receive a final written evaluation via email incorporating observations, feedback and their self-reflection.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i><strong>The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer\u00a0<\/strong>and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities.\u00a0 The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).<\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<i>In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For further information, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christie Gurney Rawlings\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Director of Admission &amp; Residential Life\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>crawling@hotchkiss.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply for a Summer Fellow position online at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hotchkiss.org\/our-school\/careers-at-hotchkiss\">http:\/\/www.hotchkiss.org\/our-school\/careers-at-hotchkiss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Applicants will be expected to submit:<\/p>\n<p>1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A current resume.<\/p>\n<p>2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact information of two professional references, professors or supervisors of education-related work experience.<\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unofficial transcript(s).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"117099","_ch_external_id":"11496159","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-10-24","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11496159\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[53],"class_list":["post-117102","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-communication-marketing-arts-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/117102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=117102"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=117102"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=117102"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=117102"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=117102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}