[bioundgrd] Fwd: Residential Life is looking for 09-10 GRTs NOW!

[Janice Chang]

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>Hello,
>
>Residential Life Programs is looking for MIT graduate students and 
>MIT undergraduate seniors who are continuing into a MIT graduate 
>program. These students are invited to apply for live-in positions 
>as Graduate Resident Tutors (GRT) in the various undergraduate dorms.
>
>Essentially, GRTs assist the Housemasters in ensuring the wellbeing 
>of the undergrad residents. GRTs are compensated with a free room 
>for twelve months per year and a stipend of $1460 for the 2009-2010 
>academic year. See the detailed mission statement, job description, 
>and eligibility requirements included below.
>
>We are having four info sessions before the application deadline 
>which is January 28, 2009. The info sessions are great way to hear 
>an overview of the program and get questions answered.
>
>GRT Info Session Dates:
>Nov. 03                  6 PM, Sidney-Pacific,NW86-157, Multipurpose Room
>Nov. 13                  6:30 PM, Main Building, Room 1-134
>Dec. 02                  6:30 PM, Main Building, Room1-135
>Jan. 05                  5PM, Student Center, Twenty Chimneys, third floor
>
>Those students interested in applying should submit their 
>application by going tohttp://greta.mit.edu/apply. Any questions 
>regarding the position or the application process can be directed to 
>be-a-grt at mit.edu or 617-452-4280.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Lisa Goodwin
>Senior Administrative Assistant
>Residential Life Programs
>
>Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>77 Massachusetts Avenue,Building W20-549
>Cambridge, MA 02139
>
>office: 617.452.4280
>slg at mit.edu
>
>The GRT Mission
>
>The job of the Graduate Resident Tutor (GRT) is to foster a 
>supportive, safe, and positive living environment 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, enhancing security, and promoting mutual respect 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 (RLA) and House Manager.
>
>Job Description
>
>Graduate Resident Tutors should expect to spend at least 10-12 hours 
>per week involved in the following types of activities. Student or 
>building emergencies may require a greater time commitment.
>
>* Establish continuing personal connections with students in the 
>entry or on the floor
>* Facilitate development of community standards consistent with 
>Institute regulations, state laws, and student health, safety, and 
>welfare
>* Spend informal time with students and be routinely visible and 
>available to students on the assigned floor or entry
>* Help residents of the floor or entry get to know one another
>* Create a sense of community on the floor or entry by providing 
>study breaks, community building, or issues-oriented programs
>* Identify and respond to student needs for information, especially 
>about MIT resources; provide assistance with personal problems
>* Coordinate with other GRTs, the Housemaster, and/or Residential 
>Life Associate (RLA) in planning of residence hall events
>* Be knowledgeable about, and make students aware of, MIT policies 
>and procedures, e.g., alcohol and other drugs, harassment, event 
>registration, fire safety
>* Respond to violations of Institute policy and/or state law as well 
>as student emergencies
>* Inform Housemaster and RLA of key incidents in the residence hall, 
>and problems with students requiring follow-up of a student conduct, 
>medical or mental health nature
>* Respond to roommate concerns, facilitate conflict resolution, and 
>make appropriate referral to the Institutes mediation program
>* Promote health and safety within the residence halls
>* Be knowledgeable of resources for academic support
>* Attend all required training programs (sessions in August, during 
>IAP, and scheduled in-services)
>* Participate in meetings called by the Housemaster and RLP staff
>* Develop effective working relationships with Housemaster, RLA, and 
>House Manager
>* Maintain effective relationships with offices such as Campus 
>Police, MIT Medical, and all areas of the Deans Office
>* Other duties as assigned
>
>Eligibility
>
>General requirements for the GRT position include evidence of solid 
>judgment, sensitivity, and the ability to work with students, 
>colleagues, and faculty. This position is considered employmentat 
>least 10 hours per week. To be eligible to apply for a GRT position, 
>individuals must be (1) a full-time, enrolled MIT graduate student, 
>(2) a full-time, enrolled graduate student in a combined program 
>with MIT and another institution, or (3) a MIT undergraduate (see 
>restrictions below). A bachelors degree is required to be a GRT. 
>Preferred applicants are registered in a multi-year program and are 
>at a point in their studies where they will likely be staying at MIT 
>for several more years.
>Specific to Interested MIT Undergraduates
>
>MIT undergraduates may apply in the senior year, but must be 
>admitted to a MIT graduate program by mid-April prior to accepting a 
>GRT position. Applicants must provide official notification in 
>writing (copy of letter or email) to the Associate Dean for 
>Residential Life Programs to clear her/his GRT application. Anyone 
>who was an undergraduate at MIT may not serve as a GRT in the same 
>house where s/he lived unless s/he left MIT three or more years 
>prior to applying. Students finishing their undergraduate degree and 
>continuing on in a one-year Masters program (i.e., MEng) are not 
>eligible to apply for the GRT position.
>Specific to Interested International Students
>
>International students on any type of visa who already have a 
>Research Assistantship or Teaching Assistantship requiring at least 
>10 hours of work per week are not eligible for the GRT position and 
>should not apply. Acceptance of a GRT position would result in 
>violation of US law, as total employment would exceed twenty hours 
>per week. The Residential Life Programs Office consults with the 
>International Students Office as well as the Graduate Students 
>Office on all International student applicants and takes advice from 
>these offices as to eligibility.
>
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>S. Lisa Goodwin
>Senior Administrative Assistant
>Residential Life Programs
>
>Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>77 Massachusetts Avenue
>Building W20-549
>Cambridge, MA 02139
>
>office: 617.452.4280
>slg at mit.edu
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