STEM Student Success Advisor & Mentor

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

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