Student Staff Positions

Proctors at the University of the South live in a residence hall community and serve as leaders, helpers, and resources for residents under the direction of the Office of Residential Life. Reporting to an Area Coordinator, this position is a critical link between the residents in a Proctor’s assigned area and the Office of Residential Life. This position requires being a representative of the University and a representative of student issues in the residential communities. 

Individuals who serve as a Proctor can expect to develop in the following areas of competency: professionalism, relationship building, openness to new experiences, communication, tradition, organization, reliability, and support. 

Lead Proctors carry out all of the same duties and responsibilities as Proctors and serve as a leader among their Proctor peers. Lead Proctors coordinate communication and oversees administrative tasks for their assigned residential areas. Students are eligible for the position of Lead Proctor in their junior and senior years after they have served at least one full academic year as part of Residential Life student staff.