STEM Advisor

Northeastern Illinois University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University seeks an advisor to provide professional advising and holistic mentoring to STEM students, guiding them through internships, graduate school, and career opportunities. The position collaborates with SCSE staff to place students in research and training opportunities and supports summer programs and outreach initiatives.

The advisor will coordinate with the SCSE Director and staff in planning and implementing programs, developing policies, and ensuring student

Qualifications

• MS or higher in LifeSciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Experience mentoring students and guiding them to internships, grad school, and careers in STEM.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily personalized advising for STEM majors, including internships, grad school, resumes, and job apps.
• Offer holistic coaching in STEM focusing on student success and discipline navigation.
• Assist students in creating professional development plans and transferable skills.
• Coordinate student participation in regional/national conferences and assist with abstracts and networking.
• Contribute to planning and evaluation of Summer Research and Professional Training programs.
• Support SCSE policy development and outreach initiatives for NEIU students.

Skills

Mentoring

Organization

Communication

Student advising

Education

MS in LifeSciences/Physical Sciences/Mathematics/CS

Job description

Job Summary

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. The advisor will be responsible for providing professional advising and holistic mentoring to incoming and continuing students majoring in a STEM discipline. The advisor will work with the Student Center for Science Engagement staff to identify and provide STEM students with research and training opportunities. The advisor will also assist with developing and implementing programs related to student professional development and success in STEM. The advisor will assist with social events organized by the Center.

Job Description

• Provides direct, in-person, and daily individualized holistic advising that includes personal and career advising, professional mentoring and consultation for STEM majors related to a broad spectrum of matters related to student success, including but not limited to assistance with finding professional internships, graduate school and job applications, resume and personal statement writing.
• Develops and provides comprehensive, holistic coaching in STEM, focusing on student success and discipline-specific navigation of their educational, professional, and personal commitments.
• Assists students with creating a professional development plan and building solid professional, networking and transferable skills related to a career and/or graduate school.
• Assists students with the transition to graduate school, professional schools, and careers.
• Coordinates and assists with student participation at local, regional, and national conferences, including guiding students in drafting abstracts, application materials, proper conference etiquette, developing networking skills, goal setting, and chaperoning/attendance at multiple conferences with students.
• Works with the SCSE Director and staff in the planning, development, and coordination of the Summer Research and Professional Training program and the appropriate placement of students to ensure student success; assists with evaluating the program elements and incorporating feedback to continually improve the program.
• Assists in the development of Center policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Supports the Center in developing and maintaining strong outreach initiatives that will provide a broad range of opportunities to current NEIU students, including summer research opportunities.
• Assists in selecting and implementing assessments related to research, internships, conference attendance, and student presentations.
• Monitors student progress and maintains student records for the purposes of internal and external reporting.
• Maintains and develops professional skills, for example, in teaching, research, or mentoring.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to further the mission of the SCSE.

Minimal Qualifications

M.S. in LifeSciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field(s). Knowledge of innovative and effective strategies for mentoring students, focusing on research, graduate school and career opportunities in STEM. Evidence of strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Departmental Preferences

PhD inLifeSciences, PhysicalSciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field(s). Experience working with underrepresented groups in STEM, low-income and first generation students. Mentoring experience is a plus. Social Media in a professional setting. Fluent in Spanish is desirable.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $50,000

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). The benefits include health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Transcripts

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Equal Opportunity

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.

Location

Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago.

Additional Information

Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs.