Temporary Summer Camp Resident Director - (UTEMPS)

Job Posting Title:

Temporary Summer Camp Resident Director - (UTEMPS)

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Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 07, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process.  Please no phone calls or emails. The start date for this temporary assignment is April 01, 2026. The projected end date is August 7th, 2026.

Purpose

The Department of Computer Science at UT Austin is seeking a Resident Director for our high school summer academies. This is a summer camp position on UT's campus with free food and housing provided. Scheduled hours are mostly in the evenings, with some daytime hours on Sunday. You'll live in the dorms, oversee evening activities, and supervise 6 staff members and 60 high school campers each week. Take students bowling, supervise movie nights, eat meals with campers in the dining hall, and help create a memorable summer experience. The Resident Director position is an excellent fit for someone who would like to have their days free for additional work, study, or simply enjoying summer on campus. This role reports to the Academy Director.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 60 high school campers during evening and overnight hours for each academy session. Lead and train undergraduate Program and Resident Assistants. Coordinate evening activities across campus, working with various UT organizations.

• Serve as the evening and overnight contact for staff and students. Learn and enforce UT safety policies to ensure compliant academy operations. Manage daily schedules and student supervision. Handle crises professionally and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Engage with students, parents, and families.

Required Qualifications

Supervisory or teaching experience preferred. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Comfortable being an authority figure for undergraduate staff and high school students. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Crisis management skills and sound judgment. Ability to learn UT safety policies and maintain compliance, Integrity and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required qualifications. Previous experience as a resident advisor for a summer camp.

Hourly Rate

$22.00 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Attire: Business Casual

Work Shift

• Hours per week - 40

• Dates: May 18 August 7, 2026 (some flexibility can be negotiated) May 18 - 29: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm May 31 - June 13: Sunday Saturday: o Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm o Monday - Friday 4:45 pm - 10:00 pm June 14 - August 7th: o Sunday - Friday: Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, o Monday - Thursday 4:45 pm - 10:00 pm Resident Direct is on-call from 10:00 pm - 8:00 am every workday. Resident Director logs approximately 40 hours per week, with some overtime depending on program schedule. Must reside in dorms during program sessions. Daytime hours are free. Time off between academy sessions

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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