Summer Employment | Pre-College Leader Application Information

June 28 - July 18, 2025 (Training Week June 21 - 26)

Approx. 34 positions available 

Academic Tracks

Architecture, Engineering, Technology

Business, Law, and Global Studies

Communication and Media

Exploration Sciences

Healthcare and Medicine

Business Academy

Hurricane Academy

Spanish Immersion Academy

Crime Scene Investigation

Shark Academy 

• Applicants must be a current UM student (a continuing student in Fall '25) in a good academic and disciplinary standing
• Free from outside commitments during assignment 
  • No Summer Classes
  • No other work responsibilities for on campus or outside of campus
• Comfortable working a non-traditional schedule to include daytime, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Eligible to work in the US
  • International students welcome to apply

Prior work experience in any field is invaluable. We are seeking team-players with a strong work ethic ready to show up, pitch in, and get the job done. Work experience in the following areas is also relevant: student life, residential life (RA, First Year Fellow, security), Leadership (P100, student orgs, internship, etc.).

Pre-College Leaders will be assigned to lead and mentor a cohort of students in a specific academic track. We are seeking a wide-range of academic backgrounds:

• Three-Week Credit Program:  architecture, biology, business, communications, computer science, digital media production, engineering, exercise physiology, nursing and health studies, pre-med, pre-law, political science, marine biology, sport administration, sport sciences

• Two-Week Non-Credit Program: atmospheric science, business and entrepreneurship, Spanish language, crime scene investigation, criminal law, shark tagging

Pre-College Leaders will be paid a stipend.

In addition, during program dates and staff training, PCL's receive housing, a meal plan, and access to the Wellness Center. Residential staff will have the opportunity to visit South Florida attractions as chaperones on our many field trips.

Note: A stipend is considered taxable income and taxes will be withheld from the student's compensation. Visit the Office of Student Employment for information.

• Complete the Pre-College Leader Application through JobX
• Upload your Resume and a Letter of Recommendation as part of the application
• Letters of Recommendation can be prepared by UM Staff or Faculty, Current or Past Employer

If you have questions please contact us at precollege@miami.edu or 305-284-5078.