Introduction

The Michigan Research Community is an undergraduate living/learning program which seeks to bring the world of cutting edge research and discovery to students in diverse academic majors. It provides academic support, such as in-house peer advising and facilitated study groups, through a community of student researchers.  The MRC also provides leadership opportunities through participation in a community-based program board, peer mentorship with first-year students, and/or research peer advising. 

MRC Resident Advisors live in Mosher Jordan Hall and are responsible for assisting the students on their floor, in the program and throughout the building. MRC Resident Advisors are functionally supervised by the Mosher-Jordan Hall Director and the MRC Associate Director.

Time Commitment
An average of 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all of the advising, counseling, programming and administrative responsibilities outlined in the Resident Advisor job description.
• Assist residents with the process of finding their research project.
• Provide programming and academic support for the MRC, which includes planning and facilitating two faculty "Dinner & Discussion" programs per semester.
• Meet individually with the MRC residents living in your community once per semester in order to get to know them and assess their needs.
• Participate in recruitment events and serve as MRC liaison to university units, the Ann Arbor community and external organizations.
• Attend weekly staff meetings with MRC staff.
  
• Assist with MRC special event planning, including the MRC Annual Research Symposium.
  

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

Contact Information
Jennifer Maltby, Associate Director
Michigan Research Community
734-763-6658 or jmaltby@umich.edu