Counselor, Lamont Summer Academy

Position Summary

The Lamont Summer Academy is seeking one (1) Head Residential Counselor and numerous Residential and Commuter counselors for our annual high school summer music intensive. The Lamont Summer Academy takes place from June 17 Through July 1. Work begins the morning of June 18 and concludes after the final student check out on July 2. Counselors must be responsible, positive role models for student musicians. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to creating an inspiring and productive environment and a passion for musical mentoring. In addition to daily responsibilities, Residential counselors will stay in double occupancy rooms and be in charge of a floor of underage students. Commuter counselors arrive at 7:45am each day and stay until all commuter students have been picked up.  Head Residential Counselor will additionally be responsible for scheduling and managing counselor team, acting as primary liaison for directors, and additional duties as assigned. Preference given to Residential Counselors.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Counselors serve as the primary point of contact for all students throughout the duration of the summer academy. They ensure that students arrive on time to each of their classes and rehearsals, maintain student safety and security both inside and outside of the building and stay up to date on all logistical needs of their groups. Counselors may also be asked to participate in performances, coachings and teaching.  

Counselor responsibilities include

• Resident Counselors: Being on the assigned floor from lights out until Breakfast 
• Commuter Counselors: Arriving at Newman Center at 7:45am daily and remaining with the students until daily activities are complete and all commuter students have been picked up.
• Assisting with student check-in and departure.
• Attending all staff meetings.
• Escorting students from the dorms, Newman Center and off-campus activities. 
• Being in attendance at all meals, performances, recreational activities and concerts.
• Assisting in the LSA office as needed.
• Following and enforcing rules outlined in the Student Guidebook.
• Aiding in stage management, recording and streaming of LSA concerts.
• Assisting in organizing and facilitating recreational activities.
• Aiding in marketing and social media content creation.
• Reporting any concerns, including behavioral issues, to the Head Counselor immediately. If the Head Counselor is unavailable, report to the LSA leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring.
• Music background 
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must pass a complete background check to include criminal and National Sex Offender Registry.

Preferred Qualification

• Current or graduated Lamont School of Music student

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

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 10, 2026.

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 $ 1,300-$1,900 for 2 weeks.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.