Summer Resident Advisor

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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 Resident Advisors for the summer of 2025 (June 14, 2025– July 26, 2025). Resident Advisors serve as leaders for students in the Summer Resident Program connected to Cincinnati Ballet’s 2025 Summer and Collegiate Intensives. While their primary responsibility is the safety and well-being of the student body, their central focus is crafting an engaging and welcoming environment which considers and respects the needs of a diverse student population many of whom may be away from home for the first time. Individuals in the Resident Advisor role must have an intimate knowledge of the expectations of pre-professional ballet training, with prior experience and exposure to summer intensive programs.

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: $685 per week for a total of 6 weeks.
• Room and board are also provided.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain a safe, secure and nurturing residential environment for all students.
• Provide caring leadership to students in the Summer Resident Program, establishing a culture of support, encouragement, belonging and mutual respect.
• Serve as a mentor for Housing Interns within the Resident Leadership Team.
• Work in partnership with Housing Interns to ensure overall safety and well-being of the student body.
• Create and implement engaging, informal on-site programming for students during evening and weekend hours. Be reasonably accommodating to students’ activity requests, while exercising mature judgment.
• Work under the guidance of the Resident Housing Supervisor, Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor, and Student Services Manager to enforce rules and guidelines for Summer Resident Program participants, ensuring adherence to all Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall policies and procedures.
• Reinforce a common understanding of Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall policies: participate in an orientation session for all resident students; review all resident regulations and schedules; familiarize students with campus facilities and expectations.
• Enforce disciplinary action as necessary, determined by Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall behavioral guidelines and at the direction of the Resident Housing Supervisors.
• Support the established daily routine for students in consultation with the Student Services Manager, Resident Housing Supervisor, and Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor.
• Accompany students to all meals, events and activities.
• Communicate all problems that arise and cannot be handled by the Resident Advisor to the Resident Housing Supervisor, Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor, and/or Student Services Manager in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in customer care and the supervision of minors. Experience with student housing programs strongly preferred.
• Exceptional moral character and an ability to lead by example. Proven leadership, mentorship, customer service and listening skills.
• Experience with pre-professional ballet training and summer intensive programs.
• 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 student service.
• Strong commitment to ensuring the protection and safety of minors.
• Nurturing demeanor with the ability to enforce disciplinary action when necessary.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be available for all 6 weeks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proof of auto insurance and copy of a current driver’s license.
• Candidate will be subject to criminal background, motor vehicle and credit checks..