Introduction
MPAs assist the Spring/Summer Hall Director with administrative, advising and counseling responsibilities related to maintaining a productive community for students of color. MPAs provide crisis management assistance to staff and residents, and are supervised by the Director of Mutlicultural Programs and SP/SU Hall Director.

Time Commitment
30 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Hall Director in the planning and implementation of required staff orientation.
• Preparing reports as required by the Director of the Minority Peer Advisor Program and Hall Director.
• Assisting in conflict resolution, particularly involving student of color concerns.
• Assisting in the implementation of minority lounge usage.
• Assisting with academic and personal advising in order to assist students of color in making academic and personal decisions that are consistent with their life goals.
• Advising, assisting & supporting resident advisor staff in the development and coordination of cultural programs in the residence hall.
• Planning and implementing a minimum of one cultural program per month for residents and staff.
• Maintain at least 4 hours of open office hours.
• Assisting in the education of students and staff to promote differences particularly those associated with race, ethnicity and culture.
• Interfacing with students of color and staff as a resource and conduit of information.
• Interact with Summer Bridge Program staff.
  

Special Qualifications
Previous resident staff experience, leadership and extensive experience working with students of color/diverse student population.

Compensation
100% room & board and a monetary stipend to be determined.

Contact Information
Robbie Townsel
Director , Minority Peer Advisor Program, Office of Cultural Awareness
1500 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
Phone: (734) 647-3048 E-mail: rmdye@umich.edu