Residential Coordinator

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

USF School of Theatre & Dance is looking for a residence life coordinator for the summer of 2026 to plan and oversee all aspects of residential life for its summer camps including: training college interns, discipline and behavioral management, event planning, with a basic knowledge of first aid, who can serve as calm point person in emergency situations, dealing appropriately with parents. Responsibilities Conduct a robust recruitment and training program for student residential Guides. Training residential life staff to deal with behavior appropriately and to calibrate expectations and responses appropriately for the given age group. Research and respond to complex inquiries from students, parents, and campus partners in order to provide or clarify information on Housing & Residential Education services, options, programs, policies or procedures. Create dynamic communication messaging that drive student engagement and support student success. Develop and maintain the editorial plan for all communication channels. Oversee daily management of on-campus housing assignments processes including residence hall assignments, room selection processes, room changes, space management, etc. for non-program specific populations. Oversee planning on residential life activities such as field trips, recreational activities, movie nights, etc. Basic first aid knowledge and the ability to stay calm in a crisis. Knowledge of campus resources for health or safety emergency referrals. Facilitate/coordinate student visits to urgent care or ER. Works with department and campus partners to coordinate ADA assignments for students with special accommodation needs. Develop and uphold clear consistent policies and procedures for residential conduct for a middle and high school population. Deal appropriately with behavioral and conduct issues that arise and maintain appropriate records and communication to leadership and parents as needed.

Requirements

This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with four years of customer service related experience including at least one year of supervisory experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience with teenagers and adolescent development either through teaching, camp counseling, coursework, etc.
Additionally, they will have a First Aid/CPR license from a recognized & accredited organization (i.e, Red Cross, AHA, etc.).
We expect a high level of maturity and leadership from this position as they will influence the quality and experience of residential life for the children and parents attending this camp.

Responsibilities

Conduct a robust recruitment and training program for student residential Guides.
Training residential life staff to deal with behavior appropriately and to calibrate expectations and responses appropriately for the given age group.
Research and respond to complex inquiries from students, parents, and campus partners in order to provide or clarify information on Housing & Residential Education services, options, programs, policies or procedures.
Create dynamic communication messaging that drive student engagement and support student success.
Develop and maintain the editorial plan for all communication channels.
Oversee daily management of on-campus housing assignments processes including residence hall assignments, room selection processes, room changes, space management, etc. for non-program specific populations.
Oversee planning on residential life activities such as field trips, recreational activities, movie nights, etc.
Basic first aid knowledge and the ability to stay calm in a crisis.
Knowledge of campus resources for health or safety emergency referrals.
Facilitate/coordinate student visits to urgent care or ER.
Works with department and campus partners to coordinate ADA assignments for students with special accommodation needs.
Develop and uphold clear consistent policies and procedures for residential conduct for a middle and high school population.
Deal appropriately with behavioral and conduct issues that arise and maintain appropriate records and communication to leadership and parents as needed.