PLUS Resident Counselor Application
PLUS Counselors serve as peer advisers to program participants, guiding students during this week-long introduction to life at William & Mary. Being a PLUS Counselor can be an exceedingly demanding job that requires teamwork and the ability to make responsible decisions quickly as situations arise. Self-reliance and a strong commitment to the PLUS Program are essential.
PLUS Counselors will receive a stipend with room and board for the duration of the one-week, summer pre-orientation program. During this time, PLUS Counselors are not permitted to have full-time jobs, internships, positions, or to take more than one (1) summer class as to ensure that they are committed and entirely available to PLUS students.
Responsibilities as a CSD PLUS Counselor
- Provide mentorship and guidance to first-year students transitioning to college.
- Facilitate small group discussions, workshops, and team-building activities.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive residential community during the summer pre-orientation program.
- Assist with program logistics, including check-in, event coordination, and student engagement.
- Serve as a role model, demonstrating leadership, professionalism, and adaptability.
- Address student concerns, provide peer support, and help connect students to campus resources.
- Maintain clear communication with program staff and uphold program expectations.
- Attend the counselor retreat in April and two virtual meetings prior to the summer program
- Be available one week prior to the start of the program
Expectations / Requirements:
- Must be in good academic standing: Must have a cumulative 2.5-grade point average to be eligible for application, appointment, and continuance. Student staff whose semester grade point average falls below 2.5 may not be eligible for appointment or continuance.
- Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
- Must attend training sessions
- Live on-site in the residence halls with students for the entire program.
- Serve as a role model for students
- Sit in class with students during lectures
- Abide by university policies; confront, enforce, and report violations of policies and inappropriate behavior in the assigned area.
- Limit outside activities so that those activities will not conflict with their position responsibilities.
- Maintain communication with first year students throughout the academic year
- Stay connected with the CSD throughout the academic year.
Contact:
For more information, please visit us or contact us at studentdiversity@wm.edu.