Information for Summer Term High School Programs Staff
The Summer Term High School Programs office offers five high school programs on campus (High School Honors, Research in Science and Engineering, Summer Challenge, Summer Preview, and Academic Immersion) for students entering all four years of high school.
The goal of our programs is to provide students with a preview of college life, both academically and socially. Students choose from one-week, two-week, or three-week non-credit programs, a six-week credit-bearing program, or a six-week research program. In addition to taking classes or working in a lab, our students participate in social activities on and off campus, and our residential students live in a BU residence hall.
In recent summers, ~1300 high school students participated in our programs, with the majority of them living on campus.
More information about the Summer Term High School Programs can be found here.
Program Assistants
We are currently seeking responsible and motivated Boston University students (undergraduate and graduate) to work as program assistants for our summer pre-college programs.
Applications are being considered on a rolling basis and will close once all positions are filled.
If you have any questions, please contact us at summerhs@bu.edu.
Program Assistant Job Description
As a program assistant, you will live on the same floor as your students in a BU residence hall. You will be responsible for mentoring and guiding students, leading activities, and ensuring that students are safe and complying with the program rules and guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, be a mentor to high school students, plan and implement social programming, and build effective working relationships as you enjoy a fun and rewarding summer.
Compensation includes a weekly salary ($450), private room, dining plan (19 meals/week), and a MicroFridge in a BU residence hall for the duration of your summer employment.
PAs may have an additional part-time work commitment if their hours are approved by the Summer Term office. The PA role must be your first priority for the duration of your employment.
Eligibility for the PA position requires that an individual be a current BU student (undergraduate and graduate students are eligible). Students graduating in Spring 2025 will be considered with permission from the Summer Term office. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
Program assistant job tasks:
- Coordinate program check-in and help students move out.
- Educate participants on program rules and reinforce their compliance.
- Plan and implement social programming activities for participants.
- Chaperone and participate in scheduled afternoon, evening, and weekend activities.
- Be on call to provide support for student issues and emergencies.
- Lead student floor meetings and nightly curfew checks.
- Serve as a resource and guide for program participants’ questions and needs.
- Attend scheduled weekly staff meetings.
- Perform administrative and office duties as needed.
Student Life Coordinators
Student Life Coordinator Job Description
The BU Summer Term High School Programs office is currently accepting applications for three student life coordinators to oversee the residential component of five pre-college programs. The position runs from June 2 to August 9, 2025. Ideal candidates will be BU graduate students with residential life experience and experience working with high school students.
Applications are being considered on a rolling basis and will close once all positions are filled.
Staff:
The staff of BU Summer Term High School Programs includes the Summer Term Associate Director, Assistant Director, three Program Managers, three student life coordinators (SLC), two senior program assistants (SPAs), and a group of program assistants (PAs).
Time commitment:
This is a part-time position (25-30 hours/week) on nights and weekends; however, the actual time worked may vary from week to week. The position must be the SLCs’ primary time commitment. The SLCs are expected to live in Warren Towers from June 9 to August 9, 2025.
Responsibilities:
The SLC’s goal is to ensure our students’ well-being and safety. Responsibilities include being the point person for student issues that arise in the evenings and on weekends; helping to organize and run program assistant training; attending staff meetings, program check-ins, and student orientations; and participating in various activities over the summer.
1. Being the primary contact person for issues that arise in the evening and on weekends means:
a. Serving as a resource for PAs dealing with issues in the dorm during the evenings and weekends.
b. Assisting with student disciplinary problems (i.e., alcohol, drugs, curfew, and other policy violations).
c. Communicating with University resources, senior program staff, and parents in the event of an emergency.
2. Other responsibilities include:
a. Facilitating residential policy training for program assistants (June 9-June 13, 2025 and June 23-June 27, 2025).
b. Attending four one-hour student orientations.
c. Attending 10-12 program activities over the summer.
d. Attending two staff meetings per week.
e. Attending four program check-ins over the summer (June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20).
Compensation:
Weekly salary ($500), private room, dining plan (19 meals/week), and a MicroFridge in a BU residence hall from June 9-August 9, 2025.
If you’re interested in the position and would like more information, please contact the Summer Term High School Programs office at summerhs@bu.edu or 617-353-1378. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to summerhs@bu.edu, describing your student life experience and interest in the position.
