S-STEM Mentor
Position Title: S-STEM Mentor
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Supervisor: Richard Avery
Supervisor Email: rich.avery@dsu.edu
Office Location: Science Center 146F
Office Phone Number: 605-291-5218
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Expected Working Hours: ☒ office hours ☐ weekends ☐ evenings
Position Summary:
The S-STEM study table Tutors/Supplemental Intructors/Scholars are students with very strong math and technology skills with the ability to tutor students in discrete mathematics and programming, help with undergraduate research projects, serve as near-peer mentors, and work independently providing quality support, instruction and mentorship. We are looking for four students to work on average five hours per week during the academic year with two of these students also working the S-STEM Summer Bridge Program (forty hours the week of August 18-23). Please indicate on your application if you can work the summer bridge program.
Main Job Duties:
Tutor at the S-STEM study tables
Near-Peer Mentor for S-STEM students
Supplemental Instruction Tutor
Assist with Undergraduate Research Projects
Tasks associated to the S-STEM Bridge Program
Occasional Job Duties or Projects:
Assist S-STEM Project Directors in providing supplementary instruction
Assist S-STEM Project Directors in grant activities
Coordination of Special S-STEM events
REQUIREMENTS:
Skills:
Effective Communicator
Strong Problem skills
Patient and Flexible
Work Independently with STEM students in need
Major/Coursework Required:
Computer Science (at least CSC 105, 150, 250)
Mathematics (at least Math 123, 201)
PREFERRED Skills:
Time management skills
Leadership skills
Major/Coursework:
Mathematics or Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Operations
3.0 GPA