Hello all,

The first info session for prospective GRTs will be next Thursday, 11/17, from 6-7pm, in the Sidney-Pacific Multi-Purpose Room.

Attendance at an info session is not mandatory for applicants, but it is a great opportunity to discuss the responsibilities and benefits of the role with a current GRT and an RLP staff-member.

For those who cannot make this one, we will also have info sessions on the following dates (locations to be announced):

Tue., 12/06, 6-7pm
Wed., 01/04, 12-1pm
Mon., 01/30, 6-7pm

– Jordan Peck

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The Residential Life Programs office has begun the process of recruiting and selecting Graduate Resident Tutors for MIT's undergraduate residential communities for the 2012-2013 academic year. As you probably know, GRTs play an integral role in the lives of our students and have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our community as a whole. We have been told that most GRT candidates hear about the opportunity through e-mail or word-of-mouth, so we'd like to ask for your help: if you know a grad student who would make a great mentor and community-builder, please make sure he or she is aware of this opportunity.

Eligibility
Applicants must be MIT graduate students who have been at MIT for at least one year, or MIT seniors who are continuing as grad students next year. International students are encouraged to apply if the role (which is considered employment of 10 hours per week) is compatible with their legal work eligibility in the US. Preference will be given to candidates who are likely to remain in the role for two or more years.

Benefits
GRTs receive free housing for 12 months, a stipend of $1,460 per academic year, and opportunities to work closely with MIT faculty and undergads.

Timeline
The online GRT application is available now. The deadline for applications is February 10, 2012. Candidates may be called for interviews with House teams in February or March, and offers will be made in early April. The GRT appointment lasts from mid-August 2012 until early June 2013.

Information and Application
Candidates may find more information and apply online by visiting greta.mit.edu/apply . They may also contact the Residential Life Programs office at 617-452-4280 or be-a-grt@mit.edu with any questions. We plan to hold four optional information sessions for prospective candidates in November, December, and January— I will be in touch about dates.

Thank you for you help,

Joshua Kastorf
Senior Administrative Assistant
Residential Life Programs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave., W59-200
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-452-4280