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Senior Residents play an important role developing the communal life in University residences. In return for subsidised accommodation, they assume pastoral and other responsibilities within the residence. These positions may be of interest to postgraduate students, mature undergraduate students and to members of staff within the University.
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Applications are invited for the voluntary role of Senior Resident in University of Bristol Residences for 2013/14.
The responsibilities of the role include:
Senior Residents in catered and self-catered halls currently pay reduced accommodation fees. Fees for Senior Residents in student houses vary. The Senior Resident tenancy normally runs two weeks before the start and two weeks after the end of the accommodation contract.
To avoid making multiple applications you can name a first, second and third choice of residence. If there are no vacant positions at your first choice, your application will be directed to your second choice and so on.
In acknowledgement of the fact that many postgraduate applicants may not have offers or funding in place for some months a proportion of the Senior Resident vacancies will be held open until September.
Applications will be considered after the following dates:
Please read the role of the Senior Resident in Halls (PDF, 131 kB), the role of the Senior Resident in Student Houses (PDF, 140 kB) and the role during summer vacations (PDF, 85kB).
Complete the application form (Word, 46.2kB) and return to:
Dr M J Crossley Evans, Head Warden Manor Hall, Lower Clifton Hill, Bristol BS8 1BU
or email to rosemary.macleod@bristol.ac.uk.
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Applications are invited for the voluntary role of Senior Resident in University of Bristol Residences for 2013/14. Senior Residents enjoy a 65% subsidy on their rent and will be housed in studios or flats shared only with other senior residents. In University-partnered accommodation, the Senior Resident's role focuses on the welfare of the first year students under your care and on promoting the social and cultural life of the student community. You will join a team of over 20 Senior Residents and will have the support of Wardens, Deputy Wardens and Student Support Administrators.
There is a duty rota; when on duty (no more than once a week), Senior Residents will have the duty mobile phone and must stay within half an hour of the residence. Senior Residents are not expected to look after the building or deal with lock-outs or repairs as these are managed by the buildings’ owners Unite PLC. You are required to be present during vacations. As there is no on-site Warden or Student Support Administrator, you will take more responsibility for pastoral care and the community within the building.
Senior Residents must attend two days of training and one evening event during the fortnight prior to the start of the tenancy (21 September). You can usually move into your own room early, if not, accommodation will be provided.
The Senior Resident tenancy is 43 weeks in length. We will be able to extend this to 50 weeks (at a reduced rate) if required. Please enquire about this after your appointment as a Senior Resident has been confirmed.
"Being Senior Resident is like preparing yourself to know a little bit about everything to do with the University, departments and student accommodation. It is a very exciting position; you meet many lovely people including your colleagues and tutees. You have the chance to contribute to building a safe, warm, relaxing, organised student community, which is a very cool thing."
“Being a Senior Resident is a great addition to your CV - you gain first-hand experience of conflict resolution and event planning, which are some great skills to talk about at future interviews. If you are thinking of going into teaching, I would really recommend working as a SR. The events are great fun and the students always amaze me with their creativity!”
"Being a Senior Resident is about helping the students finding their feet in the first few weeks of university life and making them aware that you are someone they can go to for support throughout the year. You get to work as a team with the other Senior Residents organising and running events for the students, and the Accommodation Office provide you with a very comfortable room at a reduced rate in return for your services!"
To avoid multiple applications you can name a first, second and third choice of residence. If your priority is to be considered for one of the positions in University-partnered accommodation then you should put this as your first preference and any other residences as your second and third preferences. If there are no vacant positions at your first choice, your application will be directed to your second choice and so on.
As many postgraduate applicants may not have offers or funding in place, a proportion of the Senior Resident vacancies will be held open until September.
Applications will be considered after the following dates:
Please read more about the role of the Senior Resident (PDF, 166kB).
Complete the application form (Word, 46.2kB) and return to:
Dr M J Crossley Evans, Head Warden Manor Hall, Lower Clifton Hill, Bristol BS8 1BU
email rosemary.macleod@bristol.ac.uk.
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Applications are invited for the voluntary role of Senior Resident in Postgraduate Residences for 2013/14. Senior Residents for postgraduates enjoy a 50% subsidy on their rent and will be housed in self contained studios or en suite rooms There is a duty rota; when on duty, Senior Residents will have the duty mobile phone and must stay within half an hour of the residence. Senior residents in postgraduate residences are expected to provide support and information for the (mainly) international students living in these properties. Assistance will be primarily in the form of signposting and Senior Residents will be supported by the Deputy Head Warden.
Senior Residents must attend two days of training and one evening event during the fortnight prior to the start of the tenancy. You can usually move into your own room early, if not, accommodation will be provided.
The Senior Resident tenancy is 50 weeks in length.
"Being Senior Resident is like preparing yourself to know a little bit about everything to do with the University, departments and student accommodation. It is a very exciting position; you meet many lovely people including your colleagues and tutees. You have the chance to contribute to building a safe, warm, relaxing, organised student community, which is a very cool thing."
“Being a Senior Resident is a great addition to your CV - you gain first-hand experience of conflict resolution and event planning, which are some great skills to talk about at future interviews. If you are thinking of going into teaching, I would really recommend working as a SR. The events are great fun and the students always amaze me with their creativity!”
"Being a Senior Resident is about helping the students finding their feet in the first few weeks of university life and making them aware that you are someone they can go to for support throughout the year. You get to work as a team with the other Senior Residents organising and running events for the students, and the Accommodation Office provide you with a very comfortable room at a reduced rate in return for your services!"
To avoid multiple applications you can name a first, second and third choice of residence. If your priority is to be considered for one of the positions in University-partnered accommodation then you should put this as your first preference and any other residences as your second and third preferences. If there are no vacant positions at your first choice, your application will be directed to your second choice and so on. As many postgraduate applicants may not have offers or funding in place, a proportion of the Senior Resident vacancies will be held open until September.
As many postgraduate applicants may not have offers or funding in place, a proportion of the Senior Resident vacancies will be held open until September.
Applications will be considered after the following dates:
Please read more about the role of the Senior Resident (PDF, 198kB).
Complete the application form (Word, 46.2kB) and return to:
Dr M J Crossley Evans, Head Warden Manor Hall, Lower Clifton Hill, Bristol BS8 1BU
email rosemary.macleod@bristol.ac.uk.
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A2Dominion Housing Group manages two residences in partnership with the University of Bristol, a postgraduate residence at Deans Court in the City Centre and a second, Woodland Court located on Belgrave Road close to the University precinct.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our existing team of wardens and staff. The wardens form an integral part of the service provided to students by A2Dominion and work closely with the on site staff team.
Main duties include:
In return you will receive a 50% rent reduction plus full training & support from A2Dominion in the carrying out of your duties. Please note you must be a student of the University of Bristol in the academic year 2013-14 to apply for the posts.
Further information can be found on the A2Dominion website.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the A2Dominion website (ref.2296). The closing date for applications is 9 April 2013 at midday. Interviews are expected to take place on 24 and 25 April 2013.
Updated 4 April 2013 by the Accommodation Office
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