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Resident Associate Advisor (RAA) Program
Summer
Resident Assistant Program
FSILG Resident Advisor Program
Resident
Associate Advisor Program
Resident Associate Advisors (RAAs) have an enormous impact on
their advisees’ formative first-year experiences at the
Institute. RAAs are leaders amongst their peers and play a significant
role in the lives of other MIT students. No day is the same
and things you do that might seem small in your own mind could
mean the world to another student. An attentive, listening ear,
a pat on the back, or a referral to the correct resource can
pay large dividends in the end.
RAA Role & Responsibilities
The role of the RAA is to strengthen the support network for
first-year students and to enrich the residence hall community.
RAAs are active community-builders and peer mentors who can
draw upon and connect with the resources of the House, Student
Life Programs (SLP), the Academic Resource Center (ARC), and
the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT Medical.
Above all, RAAs are role models and mentors for other students
in the living group and across the MIT campus. Being a RAA should
be a high priority for those who accept the position and, while
academic coursework takes priority over the RAA role, other
clubs, activities, or jobs should be secondary to the RAA position.
RAAs report to Residential Life Associates (RLAs), who in turn
communicate with the Staff Associate who oversees the RBA Program
in the ARC. The Center for Health Promotion and Wellness, Student
Life Programs, and your Housemaster(s) round out the offices
and staff that support residence-based advising.
The Role of the RAA in the Living Group
- RAAs initiate and maintain positive relationships with
students living in their residence hall.
- RAAs are available and visible to residents and participate
in the life and activities of the hall.
- RAAs listen attentively to student concerns and questions.
- RAAs treat conversations with students confidentially –
bringing questions or concerns to the House Team, SLP, ARC,
or Health, Wellness and Promotion Staff
- RAAs must comply with all the policies and procedures at
MIT and within the living group.
- RAAs create links to information and resources.
- RAAs post flyers and calendars of events occurring on and
off campus.
- RAAs are knowledgeable about and refer students to Institute
resources and departments, particularly MIT Medical, and the
Offices of the Deans for Student Life and Undergraduate Education.
- RAAs are encouraged to assess the needs and interests of
students within their house.
- RAAs plan and implement educational/academic, community/social,
and health/wellness programs for the residents of their house.
RAAs must produce four individual projects/programs each month
based on assessment of their advising group’s interests
and needs. The ARC provides funding for these programs. In
addition, RAAs organize eight group projects with their fellow
RAAs. Each house decides upon program contact in collaboration
with their RLAs and Housemasters.
Additionally, RAAs must maintain communication with the ARC,
SLP, the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness, the House
Team, RLAs and fellow RAAs. RAAs are encouraged to participate
actively in the evaluation and further development of the RBA
Program and duties of the RAA position. Moreover, RAAs are required
to attend all group and individual meetings and training sessions.
Eligibility
As an RAA, you must have and maintain a minimum grade point
average of 4.0 and hold full-time undergraduate status for your
entire appointment period. You may not be under disciplinary
action and may not violate any MIT policies during your RAA
appointment. Successful completion of duties is required for
continued employment.
Remuneration
RAAs receive a $300 stipend per term. Remuneration may affect
your financial aid package, so please contact your Financial
Aid Officer for further information.
Confidentiality Guidelines for RAAs
Confidentiality is misunderstood. Although it is important for
advisees to feel that they can confide in the RAA without feeling
that their statements will become public knowledge, it is equally
important to remember the difference between breaking confidentiality
and seeking the benefit of appropriate consultation.
RAAs DO NOT share confidential information with friends or
other residents, but must always be able to share problem situations
and/or seek assistance from your advisor or other staff responsible
for RBA. The first resource is always a Graduate Resident Tutor
- when in doubt, RAAs check with them - they operate under similar
confidentiality guidelines and may be able to help you put your
information into a larger context. The RLAs, Housemaster, Advisor/House
Fellow, and ARC staff can also be vital resources.
RAAs must be sure that their advisees understand that they
are obligated to inform a House Team member, if you think the
information they share can prevent harm.
Maintaining confidentiality of residents and is one of the
ways that RAAs demonstrate respect for students and reinforce
their position as a role model. RAAs who break confidentiality
risk making their residents feel they’ve lost a resource
for future issues, for fear that others will find out about
their problem, thus undermining their effectiveness as a role
model and resource in your residence hall.
Summer
Resident Assistant Program
MIT has developed the Summer Resident Assistant (RA) program as an outcome of the Task
Force on Summer Housing. The RA lives on a particular hall or entry and serves as a
resource and referral link for the students living there. The primary role will be to
support the well-being of the students who live in the dorm over the summer and to build
a sense of community through social events and programs that bring people together. RAs
are on-call and respond to crises or incidents that occur within the dorm.
Timeline
The timeline for the Summer RA Selection Process is usually announced in early February, with applications due to the Residential Life Programs office at 10AM on April 4,
2008.
Am I eligible for a Summer RA position?
In order to be considered for the Summer RA position, a student must qualify for Summer
Housing under the guidelines set out by the Department of Housing (see Student Life
Handbook, page 63). In addition, all applicants must be registered for classes at MIT for
the following Fall semester. Graduating seniors will only be considered for the Summer RA
position if they have been accepted into an MIT graduate program that will begin in the
Fall semester. Applicants must have lived in an on-campus residence hall for a
minimum of two years. Applicants must currently be in good standing both academically and
disciplinarily, and must remain so throughout the term of employment.
Summer Housing Guidelines from the Student Life Handbook,
page 66:
Applications are restricted to:
- Full-time MIT undergraduates;
- Graduated Seniors;
- Wellesley undergraduates.
What if I am an international student?
According to the International Students office, international
students can apply with the following conditions:
- International Undergraduate Students can work any number
of hours in the summer.
- International Rising Graduate Students (just finished their
senior year, going to grad school) will have to go to the
International Students office and file a new immigration document
showing their new status before they can work.
How do I apply?
Applicants must apply online. The application can be found at web.mit.edu/slp/summer-ra. Please contact the RLP Senior Administrative Assistant, Lisa Goodwin, or call the RLP office at 617-452-4280 with any questions.
When is the deadline?
Completed applications (and reference forms) must be received by 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2008 to be included in the process for the 2008 Summer RA selection. Applications
received after this date, or applications that are incomplete, will be held for vacancies
that arise after the selection process. It is important to note that the RLP office cannot make exceptions to
this deadline.
What are the different parts of the
application?
You must complete all sections of the Application:
- General Information – Please fill in all lines with
the requested information. Also, please note the residency
requirement of two years in an on-campus residence hall to
be able to apply for this position.
- Graduation Information – Only graduating seniors
enrolled in an MIT graduate program for the following Fall semester
will be considered for the Summer RA position. All other graduating
seniors will not be considered.
- Essays – The essay allows us to get a better sense
of you and what you are about. Please read for grammar and
spelling to make sure you provide the best presentation of
yourself possible. Also, please be aware of the word limit.
- References – Please ask someone who knows you well to fill out the reference form (other than your GRT or Housemasters). It should be from someone who knows you and your work, such as a current or former supervisor, a professor you have worked with closely, or a former or current moderator of a group that you have participated in. Ideally, the reference should be written by someone who is familiar with residential living and can comment on your work with other students. (Your GRT and Housemasters will be contacted by the RLP Office for verbal references.)
- Resume – Please attach a current copy of your resume
to the application.
- Final Submission – Please verify the accuracy of
the information provided in the application by signing this
section.
Make sure the references
reach us by the April 4, 2008 due date and time, or your application
will not be accepted. We will not follow up on references for
you.
What is the process once I have applied?
The selection process is the same for all houses. The process
is centralized and coordinated by the RLP office. Here is the
standard schedule:
April 4, 2008
- Applications and all supporting material (including references)
are due to Residential Life Programs by 10:00 AM
April 4 – April 10, 2008
April 10 – April 15, 2008
- Some applicants will be called for individual interviews with RLP staff
April 21, 2008
- Job offers and alternate status extended to selected candidates
- All candidates will be notified as to whether or not they
will be offered a job
April 24, 2008
- Acceptance or rejection of the Summer RA position due in
writing to the RLP office in W20-549 or via e-mail to slg@mit.edu by 12:00 noon
June 3 – June 4, 2008
When do I have to be on campus?
Summer RA appointments are tentatively set for June 6 –
August 12, 2008. The move dates are determined by the Department
of Housing.
Do I get any time off?
Yes. One (1) week of time off can be granted during the Summer
Term. This and any other absences of more than one day need
to be arranged and approved in advance with the supervising
Residence Life Associate (RLA).
What are the terms of the appointment?
Summer RA appointments are tentatively set for June 6 to August
12, 2008. All move dates are determined by the Department of
Housing and must be observed by all Summer RAs. An appointment
may be terminated at any time if it is determined by the supervising
RLA or RLP that you are not fulfilling the responsibilities
set forth in the job description or contract.
The following is a list of the terms of appointment as listed in the Summer RA Job Description. Please use these items
as a guideline:
- Dates of employment are from June 6, 2008, to August 12,
2008.
- To Be Confirmed: Mandatory Summer RA Training is Tuesday, June 3, 2008,
from 1:00 PM to 8:00PM, and on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, from
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This may not be missed.
- All dates for moving into and out of Summer Housing are
determined by the Department of Housing.
- It is mandatory that Summer RAs attend all weekly or bi-weekly
Staff Meetings, as decided upon by RLP and the supervising
RLA.
- The Summer RA will respond to incidents that occur, follow-up
with students involved, and report any incidents that occur
in the building to the supervising RLA.
- One (1) week of time off can be granted during the Summer
Term. This and any other absences of more than one day need
to be arranged and approved in advance with the supervising
RLA.
- Summer RAs will abide by all MIT policies.
- Failure to meet the above conditions will result in termination
of employment and loss of all associated privileges, including
possible loss of summer housing.
- The Summer RA will be present in the dorm at least three
(3) nights a week and two (2) weekends a month.
- The supervising RLA will do periodic evaluations of the
Summer RA.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
How much will I get paid?
The Summer RA is guaranteed free Summer Housing during the period
of employment, to commence on date set by the Department of
Housing. In addition, there is a $500.00 stipend that will be
paid in two installments: one in June, the other in August.
The stipend will be considered income, and the appropriate taxes
deducted.
Who will be my supervisor?
The Residential Life Associate (RLA) designated as in charge
of that building will be your immediate supervisor.
Will I be trained as a Summer RA?
Yes! The Summer RA Training programs are an essential and required
part of the Summer RA position. There will also be weekly to bi-weekly
meetings that will take place throughout the summer, either
in the form of a staff meeting or a gathering of all Summer
RAs as a group. Attendance at all Training sessions is required.
How can I find out more information?
Email slg@mit.edu with any additional questions.
What residence halls are getting RAs?
Every undergraduate residence hall will have at least 1 RA,
some up to 4. The number will be determined by the number of
students that will reside in each dorm over the summer. A general
ratio will be 1/50.
If I don't live in a residence hall
that is getting an RA, can I be an RA in another residence hall?
Priority is given to current or former residents who meet the
eligibility requirements.
Can graduate students be RAs?
Undergraduate students matriculating into a graduate program
in the fall are eligible, but not current grad students.
How many RAs are you hiring?
We hope to hire between 20 and 25 RAs.
How many hours of work each week will
it take to be an RA?
Likely 10-12 hours.
Would I be able to take on a UROP in
addition to being an RA?
You can take on a UROP and still be a Resident Assistant. The
RA position is one that is similar to the schedule of tutors,
who have "day" jobs and are around in the evenings
and on weekends. The time commitment is about 10-12 hours a
week.
FSILG Resident Advisor Program
Positions Available for live-in Resident Advisors for MIT's Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups.
Applications are due by April 10, 2006, and are available online at: http://web.mit.edu/slp/fsilgs/ra-application.html
Description
A Resident Advisor is expected to serve as a mentor, guide, and resource for students and to serve as a liaison between the chapter and the Dean's Office. The RA is expected to know and educate FSILG students about MIT policies, applicable Chapter and/or Fraternity/Sorority headquarters policies, and common sense safety practices.Training is provided.
Remuneration
All Resident Assistants receive free room and board. In addition, some organizations may include a small stipend. Each Resident Advisor is furnished with a single room in the chapter facility.
Qualifications
A BA or BS and/or graduate enrollment at an accredited institution are required.
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