What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Mentor position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
STEM Mentor
Requisition Number
H01674P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
25
Months per year
3
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$18.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The STEM Mentor will provide academic support and mentoring to high school students participating in EAST’s Summer Bridge program with a focus on STEM education and careers. The two classes we need specific STEM Mentor support for this season are CS 1030 Foundations of Computing and ARCH 1040 – Introduction to Architecture. This includes acting as a teacher’s assistant, assisting students with class projects and homework, serving as a near peer mentor. Duties also include helping motivate students, gathering survey information, providing one on one tutoring when needed, technical support and overall support for the program and its programming elements.
The Summer Bridge program will run M-Th from 9-3pm, June 23- August 7th, 2025, with training beforehand and some data collection afterward.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
The Summer Bridge program will run M-Th from 9-3pm, June 23- August 7th, 2025, with training beforehand and some data collection afterward.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
Required Qualifications
Experience and some completed coursework in Computer Science, Architecture, and tutoring students.
Experience working with youth (9-12th grades) formally or informally.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to assist others with academic work (jr. high level).
Experience working with youth (9-12th grades) formally or informally.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to assist others with academic work (jr. high level).
Preferred Qualifications
Willing to act as a positive role model to young students.
Spanish Proficiency.
Calm, flexible and capable when working with others.
Spanish Proficiency.
Calm, flexible and capable when working with others.
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/24/2025
Review Date
01/26/2025
Job Close Date
02/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22322
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and the contact information for three references.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Not required, Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Salary : $18
