Residence Life Assistant - Seasonal (Part-time, Live-In, 1 Opening)

School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of American Ballet (SAB) at Lincoln Center is seeking a Residence Life Assistant (RLA) for its 5-week Summer Course. This seasonal, part-time, live-in role provides supervision for approximately 190 students aged 11-18 residing in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall. The RLA will be part of the Student Life department, offering 24-hour supervision, responding to emergencies, and enforcing policies. The position requires enforcing School policy, developing professional rapport with students, and fostering a positive community atmosphere. SAB provides a furnished private room within a student suite. During employment, RLA staff are not permitted to host guests or possess/consume alcohol in the building. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Residence Life Leadership Team. Dance experience is not required. Diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment
• Previous experience working with minors
• 1 year of professional experience working in a public-service setting (healthcare, education, social work, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a residential setting as a Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Camp Counselor, or related position

Responsibilities

• Provide staffing for Residence Hall desk shifts (8 am – 4 pm and 4 pm – 12 am, 7 days per week).
• Share on-call responsibilities for emergency response during overnight hours (12 am – 8 am).
• Provide "in loco parentis" supervision for students under the age of 18.
• Remain visible and respond immediately to medical emergencies, fire safety and security concerns, student well-being, or community concerns.
• Enforce SAB Student Life policies and procedures, including student curfew.
• Assist with administrative functions of the Residence Life office, including filing, printing, organization, and answering the phone.
• Serve as a chaperone for off-campus activities.
• Accompany students to medical appointments.
• Assist in the implementation of in-house social programming.
• Check email daily and respond within 1 business day.
• Participate in Summer Course training.
• Attend all weekly Summer Course staff meetings and student floor meetings.
• Be present for and assist in all residence hall opening and closing processes.

Benefits

• $17.00/hour for an estimated 30 hours per week
• $300 training stipend
• Furnished single room within a student suite (for duration of employment), provided by SAB
• Cafeteria meal plan (20 meals per week), provided by SAB
• Access to no-cost laundry facilities
• Free wireless internet access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed