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The University Of Denver

Counselor, Lamont Summer Academy

The University Of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


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Job no:

497152Work type:

N/ALocation:

Denver, COCategories:

Student Affairs / Services, Admin / Executive / Office SupportDivision:

Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences

The Lamont Summer Academy takes place from Sunday, June 20 through July 3. The first counselor meeting will be prior to the start of camp, most likely Thursday morning, June 20th but may be scheduled in the week prior to the start of camp. Final responsibilities conclude after the students check out on the afternoon of July 3 – around 4:30PM.Basic duties include:Resident Counselors: Being on the assigned floor from lights out until breakfast.Commuter Counselors: Arriving at Newman Center at 7:45 a.m. daily and remaining with the students until daily activities are complete and all commuter students have been picked up.Preference given to Residential Counselors.Assisting with student check-in and departure.Attending all staff meetings as scheduled.Escorting students to and from dorms, Newman, Ritchie Center, and off-campus activities as assigned.Being in attendance at meals, performance and master classes, recreational activities, and faculty and student concerts during LSA.Assisting in organizing and facilitating recreational activities.Assist in the LSA office as needed.Supervising students throughout LSA. This includes walking all levels of Lamont making sure students are where they need to be.Reporting any concerns, including behavioral issues, to the Head Counselor immediately. If the Head Counselor is unavailable, report to the LSA leadership.Essential Functions:It is important that counselors be positive role models for the student musicians, as these relationships will help create an inspiring and productive environment. The personal rewards of this position are significant, as each counselor will see the impact they can have on young, talented musicians and will gain experience in a musical mentoring capacity. Counselors may also have some performance, coaching, and teaching opportunities.Counselor expectations include:Counselors will be asked to mentor practicing, to coach and/or play in chamber groups and ensembles, to accompany (if pianists), and possibly teach classes as part of their responsibilities.Counselors will be asked to assist with stage management, recording, and streaming for LSA concerts and classes.Counselors will follow and enforce rules outlined in the Student Guidebook.Counselors will each have either two half-days or two evenings off – to be determined prior to LSA.Preference will be given to counselors who are CPR and First Aid certified.Counselor policies include:Counselors are not to entertain guests while on duty for the LSA.Counselors shall not enter a student’s dorm room or similar area without another adult present.Counselors (regardless of age) are not to use alcohol, tobacco, or recreational or illegal drugs while on duty at the LSA. After time off, counselors may not return to LSA under the influence of alcohol or recreational or illegal drugs. Disregard for this policy will be grounds for immediate dismissal without payment.Counselors are not to discuss personal drinking habits, use of drugs, or sexual behavior with students or other staff at the LSA under any circumstances.Counselors are not to use any offensive language while employed by the LSA.Required Qualifications:Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring.Must possess a High School diploma or GED.Must pass a complete background check to include criminal and National Sex Offender Registry.Preferred Qualifications:Music background.Work Schedule:Resident counselors are expected to remain on floor with students from lights out until breakfast. Commuter counselors are expected to arrive at 7:45AM until the end of daily activities and commuting students have checked out.Application Deadline:Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.Special Instructions:Candidates must apply online through www.jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Hourly Range:The pay rate for this position is $1,000-$1,800 for 2 weeks.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised:

April 03, 2024Applications close:

Open until filled

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