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 a Resident Housing Supervisor for the summer of 2025 (June 14, 2025 – July 26, 2025). The Resident Housing Supervisor is the on-site individual responsible for 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 Resident Housing Supervisor acts with the on-site support of the Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor, a team of Resident Advisors and Housing Interns, and the university’s residence hall staff, and under the guidance of the Academy’s offsite Student Services Manager. The Resident Housing Supervisor resides onsite in the residence hall (private room) for the duration of their engagement.

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.

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.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site leadership in implementing all elements of Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Resident Program.
• Create and maintain a safe, secure and nurturing residential environment for all students.
• Oversee all aspects of student supervision and resident life culture.
• 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.
• Establish a common understanding of Cincinnati Ballet and residence hall policies: conduct an orientation session for all resident students; review all resident regulations and schedules; familiarize students with campus facilities.
• 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 Student Services Manager.
• Accompany students to all meals/events during scheduled work time.
• Establish a daily routine for students in consultation with the Student Services Manager. Oversee engaging, informal activities for the students during evening hours that RAs will schedule and lead. Be reasonably accommodating to students’ activity requests.
• Communicate all problems that arise and cannot be handled by the Resident Advisors or the Resident Housing Supervisors to the Student Services Manager in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Summer and Collegiate Intensive students to confirm arrival and departure information.
• During evening and weekend hours, be responsible for incoming calls made to the Academy’s Summer Intensive mobile emergency line and contact the Student Services Manager in the event of an emergency.
• Resident Housing Supervisor and Assistant Resident Housing Supervisor may at times be the sole onsite authority to provide break periods for one another.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.