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

University of Delaware • Newark, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Edge Summer College Program, led by the University of Delaware’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions, is seeking student-centered Assistant Live-In Coordinators for its summer 2027 program. For three and a half weeks, Assistant Live-In Coordinators lead the residential community and help provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment. They work under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Pre-College Programs.

This temporary, seasonal position is based at Center Campus. Staff are paid $40 per hour for 3.5 weeks, with an estimated 35–40 hours per week. The schedule varies and will be determined during training week in mid-July 2027. The anticipated start date is July 13, 2027, and the anticipated end date is August 7, 2027.

Live-in staff must follow university protection of minors policies and maintain appropriate conduct while engaging with minors and peer staff. While performing duties and residing on campus, staff are expected to abstain from using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances. Failure to meet these expectations may result in disciplinary action, including immediate relief of duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 2–3 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.
• Availability to work throughout the duration of the program, including weekend trips and programming.
• Abstain from using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances while performing duties and residing on campus.

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 student check-in and check-out.
• 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 fulfill 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, and wellness and ensure compliance with UD’s protection of minors policies.
• Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct, including appropriate behavior while engaging with minors and Edge peer staff.

What This Job Offers

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