Start Date: July 5, 2026

Estimated Pay: $1,200 stipend

Number of Jobs Available: 2

Schedule: One week program, Sunday – Friday, Specific times between 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m TBD. Overnight residential supervision

Location: University of Delaware Newark Campus, Dorm TBD, Field Trips 

About the Department / Center:
The Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE) hosts the Siegfried Youth Leadership Program (SYLP) Summer Camp, a one-week residential program serving approximately 20–30 high school students. The program combines academic instruction in economics with leadership development through faculty-led sessions, simulations, and experiential learning activities conducted on campus and during supervised excursions.

Role Description:
The Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship is seeking responsible, motivated undergraduate students to assist with student supervision, mentorship, and program delivery for the SYLP Economics Summer Camp. Resident Assistants (RAs) support a structured residential and academic program while fostering student engagement and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Perks:

Non-cash benefits for program staff include housing, meals included, and program materials (pens, t-shirts, notebooks). 

Primary Responsibilities:
• Supervise students throughout academic sessions, meals, activities, and residential life
• Escort students between residence halls, classrooms, dining halls, and scheduled excursions
• Assist faculty and program staff with logistics and activity coordination
• Support student engagement during programming and unstructured time
• Conduct evening check-ins and provide overnight supervision
• Participate in daily staff briefings and recap sessions

Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate student in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Staff are selected based on relevant experience in subject matter
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage responsibilities in a residential, fast-paced environment
• Must be available to reside on campus for the full program duration
• Preference for prior SYLP Summer Camp experience

Hiring Timeline:
Application Review: May 26 – June 3, 2026
Interviews: June 8 – June 10, 2026
Offers Extended: June 12, 2026
Please note that these dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions