Summer Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Each summer, Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy hosts students from across the country at our six-week Summer and Collegiate Intensive training programs. Housing opportunities for students traveling to the area are provided at a local university and the Otto M. Budig Academy is in search of an Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor for the summer of 2025 (June 14 – July 26, 2025). The Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor works in close partnership with the Resident Housing Supervisor to provide essential on-site support to Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Resident Program at the local university. The position’s primary focus is to provide leadership and compassionate care in crafting a summer home away from home for visiting Summer and Collegiate Intensive students with a focus on safety and engagement. The Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor works in tandem with the Resident Housing Supervisor to lead the Resident Program onsite with the support of a team of Resident Advisors and Housing Interns, and under the guidance of the Academy’s offsite Student Services Manager. The Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor resides onsite in the residence hall (private room) for the duration of their engagement.

This position would be well suited for candidates who:

• Have prior student housing experience.
• Has prior experience in customer care and the supervision of students or children.
• Has a strong commitment to the protection and safety of minors.
• Would be comfortable enforcing disciplinary action.
• Is a self-motivated, independent worker with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Has a general understanding of dance and/or theater environments preferred.

COMPENSATION

• Rate: $775 per week for a total of 6 weeks.
• Room and board are also provided.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in partnership with the Resident Housing Supervisor to implement all elements of Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Resident Program. While the Resident Housing Supervisor serves as the on-site authority for policy enforcement, the Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor serves as the second line of on-site leadership.
• Create and maintain a safe, secure and nurturing residential environment for all students.
• Assist in leading student supervision and residence life culture under the guidance of the Resident Housing Supervisor and Student Services Manager.
• Act as a leader and mentor for the Resident Leadership Team while also allowing them to work and act as leaders of their fellow peers and students.
• Ensure adherence to all Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall policies and procedures.
• Reinforce a common understanding of Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall policies.
• Participate in and lead select areas of resident orientation sessions for all resident students prior to move-in.
• Enforce disciplinary action as necessary, determined by Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall behavioral guidelines. High level infractions should be brought to the attention of the Resident Housing Supervisor and/or Student Services Manager.
• Accompany students to all meals/events during scheduled work time.
• Support the established daily routine for students including engaging informal activities during evening hours and on weekends.
• Communicate all problems that arise and cannot be handled by the Resident Advisors to the Resident Housing Supervisor and/or Student Services Manager in a timely manner.
• During select evening and weekend hours, be responsible for incoming calls made to the Academy’s Summer Intensive mobile emergency line and contact the Resident Housing Supervisor and Student Services Manager in the event of an emergency.
• Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor and Resident Housing Supervisor may at times be the sole onsite authority to provide break periods for one another.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in student services and the care of minors. Previous experience in student housing strongly preferred.
• A proven track record of providing superior customer service.
• Highly responsible and flexible individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Commitment to the values and culture of Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy.
• Passion for serving students and families.
• Unwavering commitment to ensuring the protection and safety of minors.
• Nurturing demeanor with the ability to exercise authority and discipline when necessary.
• Ability to lead teams in shaping a caring and inclusive culture and support a diverse student body.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and attitudes and an ability to communicate with a wide spectrum of individuals.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with strong organizational and time management skills.
• General understanding of dance and/or theater environments preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent.