Summer Housing Assistant, Project EDGE (TEMP)

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Housing Assistant will reside on campus overnight to supervise Project EDGE high school students during the Upward Bound residential week at UCF main campus. This is a unique job opportunity for people who enjoy working with high school students and have group leadership skills. This position will work up to 40 hours per week at $20/hr. The residential program will be held from Sunday, July 5, 2026, through Thursday, July 9, 2026, at UCF. This position will work a split shift between designated evening and morning hours. UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one year previous resident assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire or provide proof of current/unexpired CPR/First Aid certification.
• Requires a Level 2 Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Clearinghouse prior to employment.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Current college student.
• Previous experience as a Residential Assistant.
• Experience working with a diverse range of high school students in an academic and/or community setting.
• Enthusiastic and driven by student achievement.
• Commitment to working in a collaborative environment.
• Dedicated to student welfare.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Reside at UCF campus overnight (1-week stay) to supervise Project EDGE students during the Upward Bound summer residential week.
• Assist in monitoring students' arrival on Sunday and departure on Thursday.
• Facilitate positive and supportive relationships with Project EDGE students.
• Make sure students are ready for breakfast; escort students for breakfast and dinner meal breaks and maintain proper staff to student supervision ration throughout summer residential week.
• Organize and lead student discussion sessions and other social activities during the evening to promote student wellness and team building.
• Address discipline issues in collaboration with the Lead Summer Housing Assistant (LSHA), Manager, and Coordinator.
• Implement and enforce residence hall and college policies and safety procedures; maintain ethical standards of conduct in accordance with UCF Youth Protection Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.
• OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED