UW-Whitewater/UW Madison Summer Counselor

2026 Paid Summer Counselor Opportunity! 

FORWARD SERVICE CORPORATION’S (FSC) UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS 

Upward Bound Summer Program 

A six-week position supervising and mentoring high school students, plus three in-service/training days. Working days will be as follows: 

• Training (June9): Full-day training at UW Whitewater(overnight accommodations provided)
• Training (June10): Full-day training at UW Whitewater(overnight accommodations provided)
• Training (June 11):Full-day training at UW Whitewater(overnight accommodations provided)
• Part 1 (June15-19): Staff will live on campus at UW Whitewater
• Part 2 (June 22-26): Staff will live on campus at UW Whitewater
• Part 3 (June 29-July 2)Staff will live on campus at UW Whitewater
• Part 4: (July6-10)Commute to UW Madison and/or Business Tours near Madison and supervise students in daily activities
• Part 5 (July13-17)Commute to UW Madison and supervise students in daily activities
• Part 6 (July 20-23)Staff and student trip (Minneapolis, MN, overnight accommodations provided)

Compensation:  

UB Summer Counselor:  

• Total of $4,000 plus an additional $100 for each returning year. Maximum pay of

$4,500. Payment is paid in two installments: half mid-program and half at end. 

Why Upward Bound? 

• Meaningful and hands-on position working with potential first-generation college students
• Looks great on a resume
• Paid summer position
• Opportunities to return the following summer

What you get to do: 

• Supervise, guide, tutor, and mentor students
• Supervise recreation, program activities and meals
• Rotating night supervision
• Assist in the development and implementation of activities in the residence unit
• Chaperone one-day and multi-day fieldtrips
• Prepare reports on academics, student behavior, meals, and accidents
• Participate in training and other staff meetings

Qualifications: 

• As of June 2026,must be at least sophomore status with at least one year of experience at a post secondary education institution with a GPA of at least 2.75
• Have a high level of maturity, adaptability, ability to work on a team, self-disciplined
• Have familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of adolescents
• Have strong leadership skills, highly accountable, and be reliable
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Hold a valid driver’s license

At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.