Introduction

The Adelia Cheever Program, a Michigan Learning Community for women, develops exceptional leaders and responsible global citizens by creating a close community within the larger university in which students can cultivate vital skills, knowledge, and support. The Cheever Program values the Cheever legacy, multiculturalism and diversity, international perspectives, every woman’s experience, and life-long learning. Cheever students participate in a variety of activities relating to our core values, including weekly workshops, community service projects, and student planned programs.

Located in Helen Newberry, this program requires the support of one Resident Advisor. This Cheever RA position is jointly supervised by the Barbour/Newberry Hall Director and the Cheever Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and planning two (2) "Cheever Chats" per semester.
• Regularly attending Cheever programs and events.
• Attending Cheever Community and Programming Board Meetings.
• Updating and maintaining Cheever bulletin boards.
• Holding weekly office hours for residents.
• Serving as a Cheever Program liaison to the Barbour/Newberry, University, and external communities.
• Participate in the ongoing development and evaluation of the Cheever Program.
• Weekly meetings with program coordinator.
• Attending Living-Learning RA training prior to the Community Living Experience and ResStaff training in the Fall.
• Fulfill all of the advising, counseling, programming and administrative responsibilities outlined in the Resident Advisor job description
  

Time Commitment
25 hours per week.

Special Qualifications
This position is open to female students only. Preference may be given to candidates with interests or experiences related to multiculturalism, diversity, international affairs and/or women’s issues (e. g. foreign language competency, travel/study abroad, work with international communities, relevant coursework or leadership activities).

Compensation
100 % room and board, basic cable, a cash stipend of $1000, and the use of a mini-fridge during the academic year.

Contact Information
Dawn Bates, Coordinator
Adelia Cheever Program
432 S. State Street
734-763-6301
dmbates@umich.edu
http://www.umich.edu/~cheever/