Welcome from the Search Committees:
We hope that individuals interested in professional staff positions are able to demonstrate a commitment to our institution's values, work efficiently, and bring some fun to the workplace. Students are at the center of our work, and we also value the professional growth of our team through intentional responsibilities, extensive professional development opportunities, and encouraging mentorship and leadership development.
We live and work on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses and can't complain about the weather here. We hope you continue to consider joining our team. Go Toreros!
How to Apply
All positions have been filled for the 2023-24 academic year. Check back here for updates on future positions!
- Community Director Position
The Community Director (CD) oversees a dynamic living-learning residential area for first-year, transfer, second-year, and/or continuing students. The CD assists in the administration and management of the overall residence life program through serving approximately 2,700 residents.
Professional Staff Benefits
Live-In Staff Accommodations
- All Live-In Residential Education staff receive a university meal plan.
- Several apartments have been renovated with new flooring and appliances since this video was made.
- Furniture can be changed or switched out with our facilities team. Live-In Staff may also bring their own personal furniture.
- All areas named Missions have been renamed to Valley.
- Not shown: Alcala Vistas Apartments & San Buenaventura (similar to Manchester rooms)
Reasons to Live in San Diego
From beaches to coffee shops, to farmer's markets, and many more, you will always have something to do in San Diego. View our San Diego spots to visit list to find out the places to visit while living in San Diego.
Live-In Partners & Families
Live-in professional staff may live in their university-provided staff apartment with their married spouse, registered domestic partner, and/or their legally dependent children. Questions can be directed to the Director of Residential Education.
Pets and Approved Animals
USD complies with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances pertaining to service animals as well as animals documented and approved for wellbeing reasons. Further questions can be directed to the Director of Residential Education.
Tour of San Diego with the 2020 Community Director Team
Tour of USD’s residential communities with the 2020 Community Director Team
I deeply value being able to work with a small and extremely diverse team of amazing folks!
USD residents are usually insanely approachable, and I love that our professional staff has our backs no matter what.