Introduction

APAs are responsible for linking residents, residence staff and building organizations to appropriate academic support resources, both within the residence hall and in the University community. APAs provide academic advice and information, and plan programs in areas of academic development to build scholarly community in the residence halls.

APAs are jointly supervised by the Academic Advising Coordinator and the Hall Director (HD).

Time Commitment
20 hours per week, including at least 6 regular APA office hours per week, weekly building and APA staff meetings and serving at the Community Center.

Responsibilities

• Advising and counseling residents on academic success strategies, intellectual exploration, and development as engaged scholars.
• Assisting the Hall Director in the planning and implementation of required staff training.
• Referring students to appropriate academic resources, services and special academic programs.
• Planning, implementing and documenting special academic programs and services for residents and staff.
• Working closely with the residence staff and LSA academic advising to enhance the academic experience of the residents.
• Collaborating with residence staff to build scholarly community in the hall.
• Employing creative communication strategies to inform residents and resstaff of strategies, resources and programs supporting academic success.
• Participating in the student residence staff selection process.
• Compiling monthly reports of statistics and activities for submission to the Academic Advising Coordinator and the Hall Director
• Build community and promote awareness through working a scheduled shift at the Community Center.

Special Qualifications
Graduate students and seniors are preferred; however all qualified applicants will be considered.

Compensation
100% room & board, basic cable, and the use of a mini-fridge for the academic year.

Contact Information
Martha P. Kirpes, Ph.D.
Academic Advising  Coordinator
LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center
1255 Angell Hall                                                                                             
Phone: (734) 615–3002
E-mail: mpkirpes@umich.edu