Residential Mentor, Leadership Alliance
About The Position
Residential Mentor for Gaston House from June 1 to July 27, 2026. This program provides undergraduates from across the country with research opportunities on Grounds. The Residential Mentor will be expected to offer guidance and support to undergraduate researchers. In addition, the mentor will facilitate social events for program participants. Specific Dates & Responsibilities: 1. Pick up key cards from Gibbons House. 2. Be present during the Leadership Alliance check-in at Gaston House from 2:00–5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, to distribute key cards. Students will arrive throughout the day. 3. Participate in the welcome meeting on Monday, June 1 (time TBD). 4. Hold a meeting with students to facilitate suitemate agreements, discuss health and safety protocols, and help residents get acquainted with one another. 5. July TBD: Pizza & Posters/Symposium 6. July TBD: Attend the Leadership Alliance Orientation (LANS) workshop to understand procedures for virtual national conferences. 7. July 27: Manage check-out (8:00am-11:00 am): Do a final check of students’ rooms, noting any damage or cleaning issues. Alert staff of any damages ASAP. Make sure all summer researchers check out upon completion of departures. RA returns in their key card. During the first week: 1. Provide guidance on how to navigate to locations where program events are held. 2. Communicate with the Outreach and Engagement team to coordinate payments and logistics for activities that promote a welcoming and engaging environment for summer students. 3. Coordinate campus and Charlottesville tours for students. 4. Check in individually with each student. 5. Organize a social event for students in the Corner or Downtown Charlottesville (e.g., Fridays After 5). Invite other programs and their RMs to join. Weekly: 1. Check in with students. 2. Meet/communicate with Laura Matinez about any updates, issues or concerns. 3. Communicate any emergencies or concerns to Laura Martinez. Occasionally: Facilitate opportunities for students to engage in informal, fun activities or outings (e.g., Carter’s Mountain sunset concerts on Thursday evenings, shooting hoops, free yoga classes through the Contemplative Sciences Center, hikes). After the Program: Provide feedback to the program on major issues, any concerns related to students (including during field trips), and observations on interactions between students from different institutions and programs.
Requirements
- Current UVA student
- Experience in residential advising or student support roles
Responsibilities
- Pick up key cards from Gibbons House.
- Be present during the Leadership Alliance check-in at Gaston House from 2:00–5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, to distribute key cards.
- Participate in the welcome meeting on Monday, June 1 (time TBD).
- Hold a meeting with students to facilitate suitemate agreements, discuss health and safety protocols, and help residents get acquainted with one another.
- Pizza & Posters/Symposium
- Attend the Leadership Alliance Orientation (LANS) workshop to understand procedures for virtual national conferences.
- Manage check-out (8:00am-11:00 am): Do a final check of students’ rooms, noting any damage or cleaning issues. Alert staff of any damages ASAP. Make sure all summer researchers check out upon completion of departures. RA returns in their key card.
- Provide guidance on how to navigate to locations where program events are held.
- Communicate with the Outreach and Engagement team to coordinate payments and logistics for activities that promote a welcoming and engaging environment for summer students.
- Coordinate campus and Charlottesville tours for students.
- Check in individually with each student.
- Organize a social event for students in the Corner or Downtown Charlottesville (e.g., Fridays After 5). Invite other programs and their RMs to join.
- Check in with students.
- Meet/communicate with Laura Matinez about any updates, issues or concerns.
- Communicate any emergencies or concerns to Laura Martinez.
- Facilitate opportunities for students to engage in informal, fun activities or outings (e.g., Carter’s Mountain sunset concerts on Thursday evenings, shooting hoops, free yoga classes through the Contemplative Sciences Center, hikes).
- Provide feedback to the program on major issues, any concerns related to students (including during field trips), and observations on interactions between students from different institutions and programs.
Benefits
- Housing will be provided for the duration of the program, along with compensation.
- At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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Number of Employees
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