Seasonal Summer Position - Dorm Resident Advisor

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*Please note: This position requires work outside normal business hours

Summary:

The Summer Chaperones / Dorm Resident Advisors are responsible for ensuring student safety and creating an engaging environment for pre-professional dancers residing at the University of St. Thomas dormitory. Houston Ballet houses 130+ students in this dormitory for the duration of the Summer Intensive Program. Chaperones will move in approximately one week prior to the start of the program and participate in a comprehensive orientation and training with Houston Ballet Academy Staff and partner organizations. Chaperones need to be available for in-person work in Houston from Monday, June 15th – Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Requirements

Chaperones need to be available for in- person work in Houston, Texas from June 15th – July 25th, 2026.


This is a live-in position – you will live in a private room with a private bathroom at the University of St. Thomas dormitory and supervise students 7 days a week for the 5-week program. 1.5 weekdays per week are allotted for off-days. The chaperone training period will take place one week prior to student arrival on Saturday, June 20th.
Summer chaperones must be 21 years of age or older by June 15th, 2025. 
Chaperones with a valid license and a clean driving record will be expected to transport students in a 15-passenger van.
All applicants are subject to a background check.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Including the following, other duties may be assigned.

Student & Dormitory Supervision


Work with a team of summer chaperones to ensure safety and security of all students (with direct responsibility of up to 20 students per chaperone)
Assist students with move-in at the start of the program on June 20th, 2026, and move-out at the end of the program, July 25th, 2026.
Attend and supervise weekend activities with students (Ex. waterparks, malls, museums, etc.); transport students in the chaperone vehicle as necessary
Plan, implement, and supervise nightly and weekend activities at the UST campus.
Participate in delivering an orientation for all incoming students.
Establish and maintain strong relationships by conducting one group meeting per week and individual student meetings as needed.
Ensure that students are keeping their curfew and following all dormitory and Houston Ballet rules and policies.
Demonstrate the ability to make independent and sound decisions in all situations.
Maintain a level of professionalism when communicating with students, families, and faculty.


Administrative Responsibilities


Create and maintain a Google Drive with important student life documentation (bus schedules, outing sign-ups, dormitory signage)
Document behavioral infractions and communicate with Houston Ballet Academy staff.
Communicate with fellow chaperones and students using the Band app.
Communicate with Houston Ballet Academy staff and students’ families via phone and email. Communicate and collaborate with University of St. Thomas staff.
Attend meetings with members of Houston Ballet Academy staff as needed.
Respond effectively and efficiently to directives from Lead chaperones, as well as other administrative staff, and show support for departmental and organizational decisions.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student personal and medical information.
Use discretion when taking students to doctor’s appointments.
Maintain an understanding of Houston Ballet policies and emergency procedures.
Maintain a financial log of all expenses and receipts. This will be reported to the Academy office weekly.


Dormitory Policies


Students residing in the UST dormitory must be supervised at all times – the residential team must not leave the dormitory when they are on-duty or on-call.
Houston Ballet Academy does not tolerate the use of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, drugs, or illicit substances. All persons involved with the Academy including dancers, students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff are required to obey the law and refrain from providing alcoholic beverages, drugs, and/or illicit substances at any location but not limited to private homes, the Center for Dance, and any oth