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STEM Peer Mentor/Tutor
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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- Provide peer mentorship, academic review, tutoring, and referral services to student in a group and/or individual setting.
- Meet with assigned students on a weekly basis and maintain bi-weekly student progress reports.
- Assist students in schedule building and the development of the Individualized Success Plan (ISP); facilitate the development of study skills and time management techniques in students; and encourage student participation in the STEM Reward System.
- Participate consistently in appropriate follow-up, documentation, and evaluation activities, including, but not limited to, checking and responding to WMU e-mail and logging in to and updating the STEM Student Database on a regular basis.
- Commit a minimum of 10 hours per week for at least one semester; plan accordingly and be available to assist students during and through mid-term and final exam weeks.
- Maintain frequent and regular contact with STEM staff and participants, providing appropriate responses and follow-ups as needed.
- Attend specific subject area meetings (e.g. math, chemistry, physics, etc.) with other peer mentors/tutors to review course materials in order to be fully prepared to answer students’ questions and minimize the need to look up answers following a tutoring session.
- Attend all other scheduled activities, events, and/or meetings related to the program; provide reasonable excuse and documentation to STEM Director if unable to attend any activity, event, and/or meeting.
- Assist in planning, organizing, and publicizing STEM eventsappropriate feedback and suggestions in a timely manner.
- Undergo periodic performance review, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting bi-weekly with the STEM Director or as needed with the STEM Student Program Assistants and STEM Peer Mentor/Tutor Advisory Committee to go over completed Tutor Performance Evaluation Form and/or to develop a Performance Improvement Plan, and taking the STEM tutor exam.
Minimum Requirements
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- Awarded work-study (preferred).
- A cumulative WMU GPA of 3.5 or better
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a cumulative WMU GPA of 3.0 or better AND at least a BA in the classes for which tutoring will be provided. - Enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student at WMU.
- Have completed at least one semester at WMU or be able to provide a WMU Transfer Credit Evaluation report.
- Able to provide tutoring and have demonstrated academic proficiency in selected subject area(s).
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
- Familiar with the U.S. education system at the high school and college (undergraduate) levels.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to helping students succeed both academically and developmentally.
- Able to commit 10 hours per week for at least one academic year.
- Possess excellent communication, leadership, organization, and multitasking skills.
How do I apply?
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- Download and complete an application form. Please do not use any other application form.
- Return completed application form to the STEM Director,
Ms. Vunsin Hiew Doubblestein, at 2241 Ellsworth Hall in Multicultural Affairs along with:
- a resume
- two letters of recommendation specifically highlighting your experience and/or potential as a tutor:
- in an e-mail from the recommenders
- on official letterhead by regular mail or in person
- a copy of your transcript - for transfer and graduate students, please submit both your unofficial WMU transcript and a transcript from your previous institution(s) or a WMU Transfer Credit Evaluation report
- proof of work-study award (if applicable)
- For more information, please contact the STEM Director at (269) 387-3316 or at vunsin.h.doubblestein@wmich.edu.
Download job posting here. (PDF)
STEM Student Program Assistant (Work-Study Preferred)
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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- Assist the STEM Director with grant implementation, staff supervision and training, budgeting, publicity and public relations, writing, research, presentations, and new project developments.
- Maintain online student database to ensure that information is accurate and current; review student activity logs and tutor log-in reports on a weekly basis to ensure that peer mentors/tutors are updating them on a regular basis and make appropriate recommendations to the STEM Director.
- Maintain internal payroll records by collecting and reviewing student employee time sheets for accuracy and completeness, recording hours worked and coordinating pay rates, as well as submitting time sheets to department’s timekeeper before the deadline.
- Develop and coordinate various academic workshops for participants by recruiting presenters, making room reservations, and publicizing events to participants.
- Assist with general office functions including, but not limited to, answering telephones, filing, photocopying, and data entry.
- May assist with other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
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- Awarded work-study.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Must have attained sophomore status.
- Have completed at least one semester at WMU or be able to provide a WMU Transfer Credit Evaluation report.
- Able to work with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to helping students succeed both academically and developmentally.
- Familiarity with current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher, as well as Photoshop (or similar applications) required.
- Possess and portray excellent communication, leadership, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to multi-task.
How do I apply?
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- Download and complete an application form. Please do not use any other application form.
- Return completed application form to the STEM Director,
Ms. Vunsin Hiew Doubblestein, at 2241 Ellsworth Hall in Multicultural Affairs along with:
- a resume
- two letters of recommendation specifically highlighting your experience and/or potential as a student program assistant:
- in an e-mail from the recommenders
- on official letterhead by regular mail or in person
- a copy of your transcript - for transfer and graduate students, please submit both your unofficial WMU transcript and a transcript from your previous institution(s) or a WMU Transfer Credit Evaluation report
- proof of work-study award
- For more information, please contact the STEM Director at (269) 387-3316 or at vunsin.h.doubblestein@wmich.edu.
Download job posting here. (PDF)
STEM Budget Analyst
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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- Assist the director with grant implementation, staff supervision and training, budgeting, publicity and public relations, writing, research, presentations, and new project developments.
- Prepare and analyze various financial status or related reports, statistics, and projections:
- Submit budget reports weekly to director and monthly to department’s administrative assistant.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of annual reports to funding agency.
- Monitor fund balances and payroll information and analyze accounts daily to accurately track appropriations, expenses, and/or revenues:
- Compare submitted hours worked by employees with pay earnings reports to ensure consistency.
- Monitor GLOW (General Ledger Online Web) transactions and correlate information with current and past budgets.
- Coordinate budget corrections and revisions as necessary to ensure adequate funds for program coverage according to spending priorities.
- Provide financial advice to director for proper program planning and effective decision-making.
- Participate in staff meetings and provide relevant financial updates.
- Assist with general office functions including, but not limited to, answering telephones, filing, photocopying, and data entry.
- Assist the director and student program assistants with other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
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- Knowledge of accounting and budgetary procedures.
- Familiarity with current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher, as well as Photoshop (or similar applications).
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to work with diverse populations.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Must have attained junior status.
- Possess and portray excellent communication, leadership, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, flexible, dependable, and able to perform well under pressure.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
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- Majoring in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or Public Administration and/or related/relevant academic discipline.
- Experience working with grant-funded programs.
- Supervisory experience.
- Awarded work-study.
How do I apply?
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- Download and complete an application form. Please do not use any other application form.
- Return completed application form to the STEM Director,
Ms. Vunsin Hiew Doubblestein, at 2241 Ellsworth Hall in Multicultural Affairs along with:
- a resume
- two letters of recommendation specifically highlighting your experience and/or potential as a budget analyst :
- in an e-mail from the recommenders
- on official letterhead by regular mail or in person
- a copy of your transcript - for transfer and graduate students, please submit both your unofficial WMU transcript and a transcript from your previous institution(s) or a WMU Transfer Credit Evaluation report
- proof of work-study award (if applicable)
- For more information, please contact the STEM Director at (269) 387-3316 or at vunsin.h.doubblestein@wmich.edu.
Download job posting here. (PDF)
STEM Program hiring policies:
Candidates may not be given preference or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, linguistic and language differences, national origin, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical limitations, height, weight, physical characteristics, veteran status, religion, political beliefs, theoretical approach, or socioeconomic status.
Summer 2010 - Hiring for the following positions:
* Peer Mentors/ Tutors for business
Fall 2010 - Hiring for the following positions:
* Peer Mentors/ Tutors for biology, chemistry, and psychology