Are you passionate about mentoring and supporting high school students? UCLA Summer Sessions is seeking to hire Summer Experience Mentors (SEMs) for our exciting new program, Bruin Ascent Summer Experience (BASE)!

About Bruin Ascent Summer Experience (BASE):

BASE is a six-week online scholarship program designed to provide 10^th and 11^th grade California high school students from economically under-resourced communities with the tools, support, and knowledge needed to confidently pursue their future academic endeavors. As an SEM, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting these students throughout their summer experience in BASE, by helping them navigate academic challenges, explore college options and financial support opportunities, and develop essential skills for adjusting to college life.

Core responsibilities and job duties:

• Attend mandatory training sessions in late Spring quarter to develop sensitive communication skills, as well as mentorship engagement and counseling techniques
• Serve as a mentor for 2-3 BASE students, connecting them to resources and creating a supportive space to enhance their academic and personal growth
• Develop engaging activities and lead weekly meetings with each mentee, which focus on topics such as college advising, academic success strategies, financial aid & scholarships, and transitioning to life at college
• Submit weekly reports after each live mentorship meeting
• Facilitate one co-curricular workshop for the entire BASE student cohort

Position details and benefits:

• Pay rate: $25.00/hour, expected to work 5-8 hours per week
• Employment period: Summer Session A6 (June 24 – August 2), with mandatory trainings in late Spring quarter
• Flexible work experience, conducted entirely online (no need to be located in the LA area)
• Gain valuable mentorship and leadership experience

Qualifications:

• Be a current undergraduate UCLA student in good academic standing
• Have a degree expected term of Summer 2024 or later
• Have prior experience in youth development, tutoring, or mentoring high school students (preferred but not required)

Application:

The application will be available from April 8 – 22. Interested candidates must complete the SEM Application Form, where you will also be required to upload the following:

1. Resume (one-page)
2. Unofficial UCLA transcript
3. Short essay response (500 word limit; choose ONE prompt from the two options)
   • Think about a particular academic challenge you encountered during college. Reflect on the factors contributing to this challenge, whether they were related to study habits, academic support, or life circumstances. How did you navigate through it, and what advice would you offer to high school students experiencing similar difficulties?
   • Looking back on your transition to college, is there an aspect of the application process and adjustment to college life you wish you had received more support in or handled differently? Reflect on what you’ve learned since then and how you would advise your high school self.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ryan Leong at rleong@summer.ucla.edu.

Join the UCLA Philosophy Department for an information session on the 2024 Critical Thinking Summer Institute. The session will take place on Monday, March 18 at 5pm PST. Registration to this event is required to participate. Please find registration information below.

Topic: Precollege CT Info Session
Time: Mar 18, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucla.zoom.us/j/91357726700?pwd=cEQrUzRhMmZ2SkYrc3U3dDQvU3Uvdz09
Meeting ID: 913 5772 6700
Passcode: ct2024

Summer opportunity with residential perks! UCLA Summer Sessions is seeking Pathway Leaders (PLs) to provide social and academic support for new and early undergraduate UCLA students participating in a new program being offered this Summer 2024. Our program called Summer Pathways is a major centered program that will provide an immersive experience for newly admitted UCLA freshmen as well as rising sophomores. We are looking for motivated and outgoing individuals who have a sincere interest in creating community and support among new and early undergraduate students. Furthermore, PLs work 19 hours per week which perfectly pairs with taking a Summer Session C6 course.  

 Benefits: 

• FREE housing in one of UCLA’s Residence Halls 
• FREE meal plan in the dining halls (2 meals/day)
• Salary: $20 per hour

Must be available to live in the UCLA Residence Hall full-time from August 4 – September 14, 2024 with virtual training in mid-July (Total 8 hours of training).The application will be available on Handshake starting March 15 to April 5. To be considered for this role, students must submit the following 4 items no later than April 5:

1. Handshake Application
2. Resume 
3. Cover letter
4. Google Form with Supplemental Questions

YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT CONISDERED COMPLETE UNLESS ALL 4 ITEMS ARE RECEIVED. If you have any questions or concerns, please email pathways@summer.ucla.edu.

Join UCLA Summer Sessions Staff on Thursday, February 22 from 12-1pm via Zoom as they discuss the exciting opportunities of attending the Summer College Immersion Program which includes SCIP, SCIP+, and eSCIP.

In this webinar, we will cover eligibility, the application process, and more! A recording will be available after the webinar for those who RSVP.

Join UCLA Summer Sessions Staff on Friday, January 5 from 12-1pm via Zoom as they discuss the exciting opportunities of attending the Summer College Immersion Program which includes SCIP, SCIP+, and eSCIP.

In this webinar, we will cover eligibility, the application process, and more! A recording will be available after the webinar for those who RSVP.