[TCCM] Fwd: Graduate Resident Tutors: Applications available!

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From:  Andrew Ryder <aryder at MIT.EDU>
Subj:  Graduate Resident Tutors: Applications available!
Date:  Wed Dec 7, 2005 4:32 pm
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To:  dsl-all at mit.edu

  Hi Colleagues --

 Please pass this along to members of the MIT community you think might be interested. I'm hoping to spread the word as widely as possible.

 Thanks!
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 Graduate Resident Tutors Needed to Work/Live in MIT Dormitories
 Residential Life Programs and the MIT Dormitories are looking for graduate students to mentor and support our undergraduate dormitory students as live-in Graduate Resident Tutors (GRTs). GRTs serve within dormitories at MIT as members of the House Team, led by a Housemaster, (and, in some cases, an Associate Housemaster) who is a resident member of the faculty or staff. Typically a GRT is assigned to a particular area within a residence, such as a hall, floor or entry. The purpose of the House Team is to develop and support the residential community, and the GRT plays a primary role.

 The job of the Graduate Resident Tutor (GRT) is to foster a supportive, safe, and positive living environment for, and to build a community atmosphere among, undergraduates in MIT residence halls. This responsibility includes encouraging personal growth, providing outlets for managing stress, and facilitating positive interpersonal relationships. GRTs are also responsible for implementing community standards, managing behavioral concerns, enhancing student safety and security, and promoting mutual respect between and among the residents they serve. In undertaking this position, GRTs become part of a residence team led by the Housemasters and including other GRTs, the Residential Life Associate and the House Manager.

 Compensation
 Compensation includes a rent-free apartment or other living quarters for the duration of employment (including summers and IAP) and a stipend of $1430 per year in two payments of $730 each.

 To apply
 The application is available online at http://web.mit.edu/slp/rlp and is due no later than February 10, 2005. Applications are screened and candidates are then invited to interview with individual dormitory communities. All inquiries should be addressed to Administrative Assistant Ed Ruiz, edruiz at mit.edu, 617-452-4280 or Assistant Dean Andrew Ryder, aryder at mit.edu, 617-258-5487.