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 3-4 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

Position details and benefits:

• Pay rate: $25.00/hour, expected to work 7-10 hours per week
• Employment period: Summer Session A6 (June 23 – August 1), 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 2025 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 7 – 20. 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 hiring Pathway Leaders (PLs) to support new undergraduate UCLA students through Summer Pathways, an immersive, summer bridge program. We are hiring PLs for two versions of the program: one for newly admitted freshmen and one for newly admitted transfer students. PLs will provide both social and academic support, helping to create a welcoming and engaging community. We’re looking for motivated and outgoing individuals who are passionate about supporting new students in their transition to UCLA. 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 (3 meals/day)
• Salary: $21 per hour

Must be available to live in the UCLA Residence Hall full-time from August 3 – September 13, 2025 with virtual and in-person training in mid-July(Total 8 hours of training).To be considered for this role, students must submit the following 2 items no later than April 1: 

1. Handshake Application
2. Google Form with Supplemental Questions

YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS BOTH 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.

UCLA undergraduate students can apply to be a Precollege Residential Assistant (PRA) and live in the dorms for Summer Session A6 – June 23 – August 3, 2024.

Gain supervisory and leadership skills during Residential Activities for high school students in SCIP!

Benefits:

·        FREE housing in one of UCLA’s Deluxe Residence Halls

·        FREE meals in the dining halls (2 meals/day)

·        $20 – $21 per hour at 19 hr/wk (can take a Session A6 course)

The Application will be available from March 1 – 15. All of the following documents are required:

1.   Handshake Application

2. Resume

3.  Cover letter

4.  Google Form

Want to learn more about the 2023 Critical Thinking Summer Institutes offered by the UCLA Department of Philosophy? A virtual info session will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (US and Canada).

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO2rrjwtGtc-KOzukGCPkqMEBApKr9Qn

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Want to learn more about the 2023 Pre-College Summer Institutes offered by the UCLA School of Film & Television? A virtual info session will be held on Wednesday, APRIL 12, 2023 at 4:30 pm PST.

Educators and prospective students are invited to learn more about:

– Pre-College Tracks
– How to Apply
– And more!

The event will also include a live Q&A session. Click here to register.