Teaching Assistant/Residential Counselor, PGSS Summer 2026 - Mellon College of Science

Requirements

• Strong academic records and strong communication skills.
• Prior experience with PGSS or a similar summer program is preferred.
• Applicants for the TA/Counselor position should have finished their sophomore year by the start of the summer program, highly qualified first-year students will also be considered.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful background check
• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
• Additional Information:
• Professional references may be requested.
• TA/Counselors will have individual housing in the PGSS dorm.
• Please provide a cover letter indicating reason for interest in the position and a current resume/CV for full consideration.
• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .
• Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
• Location
• Pittsburgh, PA Job Function
• Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's Position Type
• Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Full Time/Part time
• Full time Pay Basis
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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience. The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) was established to provide a summer enrichment experience in the sciences and mathematics for hardworking rising high school seniors across Pennsylvania and to encourage them to pursue STEM careers. The program places an emphasis on collaborative learning and team research. We are seeking multiple Teaching Assistants/Residential Counselors for summer employment for the 2026 session. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable managerial skills while working with passionate young scientists. Our particular focus is on five Core Subject Areas of: Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Mathematical Sciences Physics Program Dates for PGSS 2026 Arrival of TA/Counselors: Sunday June 14, 2026 TA/Counselor Training: Week of June 15 - 18, 2026 Student Arrival & Opening Ceremony: Sunday, June 21, 2026 Departure of students: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Departure of TA/Counselor Staff: Sunday, July 26, 2026 TA/Residential Counselor core responsibilities will include: Assisting with lecture and lab courses and mentoring team research projects. Living in the same dormitory as the PGSS students. Ensuring that students adhere to the PGSS disciplinary rules. Providing tutorial help in the academic program. Arranging and conducting social activities. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

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