Summer Conference Specialist - HRE (On-Campus)

As an employee of Housing & Residential Education (H&RE), Summer Conference Specialists (SCS) engage with summer guests participating in camps and conferences and Interns on USF’s Tampa campus. The SCS position is a ‘live in’ position that requires all SCS to live in an assigned on-campus apartment, paid for by the department. SCSs provide exceptional customer service as they assist with group logistics that includes check-ins and check-outs, linen delivery, and crisis response.  SCSs will support the safety and security of our guests through accurate management of keys and card access. In addition, SCSs will create a positive residential experience for USF guests.

SCS will work between 25-35 hours per week. During certain times of the summer, SCS may work up to 40 hours per week. Compensation for the SCS position will include both hourly pay (on-call shifts excluded), housing accommodations during your employment as a SCS and a summer meal plan. 

SCS Duties

• SCS will be supervised by the Guest Housing Coordinator.
• Inspect residential units prior to and after each camp/conference to ensure the room is ready for occupancy and/or all damages or cleanliness concerns are addressed and documented.
• Deliver linens to each room if conference requests them and remove them after a camp/conference departs.
• Assist in the management of keys for all conferences including check ins/outs and setup and breakdown conference check-in/check-out tables and chairs.
• Check in/out all conferences.  This includes but is not limited to assigning rooms, giving out keys, managing card access and responding to questions and/or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform on-call duties (12-hour shift at a time) for conference guests by carrying a cell phone/iPad and responding to emergencies, questions and concerns.  When on-call, SCS is to remain within a restricted radius at all times.  In addition, after the JPH desk is closed, respond to desk related questions.
• Work desk shifts the JPH-HAM Service Desks.
• Setup and breakdown meeting spaces used by conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled USF student.
• Please complete the survey by the application deadline.-  https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezdmDRXQuLfW7Ea

Preferred Qualifications: 

• On-campus living experience at the USF-Tampa campus.
• Must be a USF student in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA).
• Have the ability to problem solve, manage conflict, and remain flexible under pressure.
• Must attend all scheduled trainings/meetings.
• Be able to lift 50-100 pounds.
• Pass a level 1 background check.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discri