Summer Advisor Application

SUMMER RESIDENT ADVISOR APPLICATION 2016

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER SUMMER RESIDENT ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION 2016

Summer resident advisors assist the participants living in the Gewirz Student Center in many ways. Specific duties are described below.

Emergency/On Duty

 Serve as first responder to most emergencies in Gewirz.  Carry cell phone, make rounds, and assist when necessary while on duty.  Act as a floor marshal for the Gewirz Student Center.

Resource and Referral

 Provide information or referral on a variety of issues.  Mediate resident conflicts and assist in apartment changes, when necessary.  Help residents adjust to living in an urban setting.  Be approachable and available.

Community Development

 Produce at least 3 programs each during the summer that support and promote the residence hall=s positive academic and social environment. Also, social & informational programs will be conducted the first week after residents move into the building.  Promote an atmosphere of mutual respect among the residents and concern for the physical environment.  Confront inappropriate behavior when necessary.  Coordinate floor activities to promote community development.  Serve as a role model for residents.  Hold floor meetings at the beginning of the summer and once the Foundations of American Law conference arrives.

Staff Training

 Participate in staff training between May 24– June 3 (evenings when possible, excluding Memorial Day)

Administrative

 Monitor and report the physical condition of the residence hall.  Assist and be present during the spring closing (May 21), summer opening (June 4) and closing (August 6) of the residence hall.  Complete apartment inventories and rotating weekend desk hours, as necessary.  Assist in the preparation and set up for summer conference groups.  Intervene and/or assist security or medical personnel in case of emergencies.  Take on-call week night and weekend duty on a rotating schedule.  Attend weekly staff meetings.  Attend weekly individual meetings with the Assistant Director of Residence Life.  Support the mission of the Office of Residence Life.  Other duties as assigned.

Compensation  A private room in a two bedroom apartment (shared with another summer staff member) in the Gewirz Student Center; utilities included. GULC Office of Residence Life Summer Resident Advisor 2016 Application Due Sunday, April 3rd by 10:00 p.m. in the Residence Life Office - Gewirz 104 or to [email protected]

Personal Information:

Name: ______

Local Address: ______

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Phone: Home:______Cell:______

E-Mail:______

Current Class Year (circle one): 1L/E 2L/E 3E

Experience: Please describe in detail your relevant work experience.

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______Please explain what makes you the ideal candidate to be a Summer Advisor in the Gewirz Center this summer? (Attach additional sheet if necessary not to exceed 1 page)

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Short Answer:

Please describe a summer Welcome Week program that you would like to do for the entering residents. The program should have the potential to reach approximately 100 residents and cost no more than $500. Please keep in mind that many of our summer residents are under 21. (Attach additional sheet if necessary not to exceed 1 page)

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What time commitments (jobs, study, classes, etc.) will you have from May 21 - August 7?

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Do you have any special skills that might apply to working with conference and summer guests?

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Please list the names and contact information of two references:

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Please include a copy of your resume or cv. Applications are due in the Office of Residence Life by 10:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 2016.