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residence staff selection: Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program Resident Advisor (WISE RA)

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Introduction | Time Commitment | Responsibilities | Special Qualifications | Compensation | Contact Information

Introduction

The WISE Residence Program (WISE RP) is an undergraduate living/learning program which seeks to support undergraduate women in academic majors and future careers in the sciences, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics fields. It provides students with academic support, a community of peers in similar majors, and leadership opportunities through participation in a variety of activities and networks.

WISE RP RAs live in Mosher Jordan Hall and are responsible for assisting the students on their floor, in the program, and throughout the building. WISE RP RAs are functionally supervised by the Mosher Jordan Hall Director and the WISE RP 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.
  • Provide programming and academic support for the WISE Residence Program, which includes planning and facilitating two faculty "Dinner & Discussion" programs per semester.
  • Meet individually with the WISE RP residents living in your community once per semester in order to get to know them and assess their needs.
  • Assist with WISE RP special event planning.
  • Participate in recruitment events and serve as a WISE RP liaison to university units, the Ann Arbor community and external organizations.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings with WISE RP staff.
Special Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with a major in science and/or engineering. Female candidates only.

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

Contact Information
Beth Gibney, Associate Director
WISE Residence Program
Phone: (734) 763-6662
elgibney@umich.edu