Job Description
The 2026 MasterScholar - Barnard Summer Research Program at the Barnard College of Columbia University, a three-week summer academic program offered by KSE Global and faculty from Barnard & Columbia presents a valuable opportunity for high school students to delve deeper into college-level research. Hosted on the historic campus of the Barnard Campus in Manhattan, New York City, the program brings together talented, academically inclined students from around the world to explore all subjects. The accompanying coursework features small, seminar-style classes taught by Barnard and Columbia professors, expert guest lecturers, and advising and support from a dedicated staff of teaching assistants. KSE America, a division of KSE Global, Inc., partners with top-tier professors and universities around the United States to offer MasterScholar Summer Programs: rigorous academic enrichment programs for high-achieving high school and college students. To learn more about the Barnard Summer Research Program, please visit: https://barnard.master-scholar.com To learn more about The KSE Global Education programs, please visit: https://ksedu.co/programs Job Description: KSE Global seeks enthusiastic, highly motivated, and responsible camp counselors who will be directly responsible for the well-being of campers at the Barnard Summer Research Program at Barnard University from July 19, 2025 to August 8, 2025 . Barnard Summer Research Program campers is a program designed for high school students. Counselors are primarily responsible for guiding their assigned group of campers in TA sessions, organizing/executing daily activities, and providing general support as needed. This position is opened to students currently enrolled in Barnard & Columbia college. Key Expectations: Attend staff orientation before camp (exact date TBD) Attend all days of camp and post-camp staff meetings during the program duration Communicate regularly and effectively with Program Director and professors Work closely and harmoniously with other counselors to assist professors and students When working with campers, professors, and fellow staff, uphold and implement values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Intellectual Passion) Responsibilities: Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of campers Keep a record of camper attendance, academic performance, activity, behavior, and injuries/accidents Provide academic support for campers throughout the program Actively participate in and encourage camper participation in all camp activities Provide supervision at all times (e.g. on the bus, during lunch, throughout activity periods, etc.) Accommodate campers' dietary restrictions or food allergies (this information will be provided by the Program Director) Focus on social dynamics and friendship-building in your assigned camper group Act as a mentor to campers as they progress through their individual social-emotional learning journeys Be available on-call 24 hours a day to provide immediate assistance and support to students, which may include addressing personal concerns and/or handling emergencies. (Housing will be provided and your rest time / break will be ensured.) Job Requirements: Availability to attend all days of camp Excellent communication and organizational skills Prior camp counselor experience preferred Prior teaching assistant (TA) experience preferred Patience, enthusiasm, meticulousness, and caring are necessary personality traits Compensation: Camp Counselors will be paid $3000 USD for the whole duration of the program. Housing will be provided to all Camp Counselors at the Barnard Student Residence. All Camp Counselors MUST live in their assigned dormitory. How to apply: Interested candidates should email their resume to: hr@ksedu.co Thank you!