Part Time Assistant Live-In Coordinator, Edge Summer College Program

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking a dedicated, motivated, responsible, and student-centered Assistant Live-In Coordinator for the Edge Summer College Program. For three and a half weeks, the coordinator will help lead the residential community and provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment. The position is temporary and seasonal and is based at Center Campus. Staff are paid $40 per hour for an estimated 35–40 hours per week. The schedule varies and will be determined during training week in mid-July 2027.

The anticipated work dates are July 13, 2027, through August 7, 2027. The Assistant Live-In Coordinator works under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Pre-College Programs and supports residential operations, student needs, peer staff, program activities, and compliance with university policies and protection-of-minors requirements. Live-in staff are expected to maintain professional conduct and abstain from using or possessing alcohol, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances while performing duties and residing on campus. Failure to meet these expectations may result in disciplinary action, including immediate relief from duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Two to three years of experience working with minors in settings such as camps, after-school programs, youth organizations, K–12 schools, residential programs, or pre-college summer programs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in residential life, live-in student staff leadership, or community management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the residential area during designated duty shifts.
• Assist the Program Director and Assistant Director with residence hall preparation and the student check-in/check-out process.
• Address student concerns and issues, mediate conflicts, and support compliance with university policies.
• Serve as a liaison to peer staff, particularly residential staff, and ensure undergraduate mentors carry out their duties, including evening activities and RA duty shifts.
• Be available throughout the program, including to chaperone all weekend trips and programming.
• Carry out program policies and rules to support student safety, health, wellness, and compliance with the university’s protection-of-minors policies.
• Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct when engaging with minors and Edge peer staff, including abstaining from alcohol, illegal drugs, and other controlled substances while on duty and residing on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level