Office of Housing and Residence Life

The Juilliard residence hall experience offers students a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that fosters development of practical life skills and independence. Residents are from all over the world and study in our dance, drama, and music divisions, creating a multifaceted community of artists where students enjoy building friendships, generating new ideas, and collaborating outside of the classroom. Juilliard’s Residence Life staff works to nurture the growth and development of all residents and coordinates fun and enriching programs throughout the year.

The Meredith Willson Residence Hall is located just steps away from the school building, providing a unique opportunity to have no commute and enjoy stunning views of Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side.

In addition to student housing, the Meredith Willson Residence Hall is home to the Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Suites and the Susan and Elihu Rose Presidential Suite, which provide apartment-style lodging for faculty members and guests.

When school is not in session, the residence hall is also available to host summer conferences.

Monday–Sunday  
9 a.m.-12 a.m. midnight 
(excluding some holidays and school closure days)

The Office of Residence Life consists of two full-time professional staff members who live in the building and provide 24/7 emergency response. Additionally, three live-in graduate assistants (GAs) and 11 resident assistants (RAs) support students and promote a positive experience in the residence hall.  

Residence Life hosts approximately 75 programs each year that give students the opportunity to break free from their rigorous daily routine. Some programs are entirely social in nature, while others have an educational spin designed to give students the tools to succeed both in and out of the artistic realm. 

Milo Campanella, Director of Residence Life
Suesue Eldanaf, Associate Director of Residence Life
Sydney Pooler, Graduate Hall Director

Room 1102, Meredith Willson Residence Hall
(212) 799-5000, ext 7400
[email protected]

Please consult the 2023-2024 academic calendar for residence hall opening and closing dates.

New students should refer to New Student Orientation for arrival dates.

Thank you for your interest in working for the Office of Residence Life! We are currently hiring for three positions summarized below:
 
Resident Counselor
General Description: The Resident Counselor (RC) is a student staff member who lives in an assigned suite in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall and assists in the implementation of the Summer Dance and Percussion Intensives. The RC serves as a role model, peer counselor, and builds community for the participants of the Summer Dance, Percussion, Vocal Arts, Piano, and Composition Summer Intensives and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of a group of campers that reside within the residence hall. The RC serves on call within a duty rotation of other RCs and reports directly to the Summer Conference and Residence Life Coordinator.  

Dates: July 1, 2024 -- July 27, 2024

Remuneration 
● Single bedroom within a shared suite
● Meal plan
● $900 stipend for term of employment  
● Free dance classes for Dance Division Students 

Head Counselor 
General Description: The Head Counselor (HC) is a student staff member who lives in an assigned suite in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall and assists with the implementation of the Summer Dance, Percussion, Vocal Arts, Piano, and Composition Summer Intensives Intensives. The HC serves as a role model, peer counselor, and builds community for the participants in the Summer Dance and Percussion Intensives and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of a group of campers that reside within the residence hall. The HC serves on call within a duty rotation of other RCs. 

Dates: July 1, 2024 - July 27, 2024   

Remuneration 
● Single bedroom within a shared suite 
● Meal plan
● $1600 for term of employment  
● Free dance classes for Dance Division Students 

Summer Conference Assistant 
General Description: The SCA is a student staff member who lives in an assigned suite in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall and assists in the operations of the Office of Residence Life. This position is 25-40 hours/week. Some duties include serving as an office assistant, serving in the on-call rotation, attending weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones, and supporting the operations of summer conference and the Office of Residence Life. 

Dates: May 29, 2024 - August 27, 2024    

Remuneration 
● Single bedroom within a shared suite within the residence hall  
● $1600 stipend for term of employment for general duties  
● $1000 in meal plan points 
● $16/hour for non-duty hours worked at Office of Residence Life 

Interested in these role(s)? Please complete THIS APPLICATION. APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Any further questions? Contact the Associate Director of Residence Life Suesue Eldanaf at [email protected].