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.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.