Assistant Director, First Generation Student Initiatives (STEM) - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

59d•$47,586 - $87,558•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, First Generation Student Initiatives (STEM) is a one-year term position (renewable for up to three years pending external funding) in support of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) First Fellows Program. This role is uniquely structured: 50% of the effort is dedicated exclusively to supporting first-generation in the Regents STEM Scholars Program (RSSP), most of whom are in the First Fellows program, while the remaining 50% supports the general First Fellows cohort. The Assistant Director provides holistic academic support and dedicated academic advising for all RSSP students as well as a dedicated caseload of CAS First Fellows in their sophomore through senior years. The incumbent functions as an administrator for program operations, provides one-on-one advising, facilitates community belonging, and teaches a one-credit course each semester. This role serves as a specialized link and resource between academic STEM requirements, medical school prerequisites, and the unique experiences of first-generation students with the aim to enhance belonging and the support the development of a scientific identity for RSSP students.

Requirements

An MA/MS in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Science Education, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in academic administration in higher education and academic advising.
Experience supporting first-generation College students and/or historically underserved students.
Demonstrated familiarity with STEM curricula and/or Pre-medical track requirements.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Experience partnering with student services units across a decentralized campus.
A growth and collaborative mindset with an eye for process improvement.
Ability to navigate and problem-solve within a complex organizational structure with tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one holistic advising to a cohort of first-gen STEM/Premed students, connecting their intellectual interests with their goals and sense of identity.
Support RRSP students and First Fellows in exploring co-curricular opportunities, internships, research, career pathways, and graduate programs.
Assist with the facilitation of select programmatic events, workshops, and signature RSSP (e.g., yearly welcome, end-of-year celebration, etc.) and First Fellows (e.g., community building gatherings, study breaks, etc.) experiences as needed.
Teach up to two sections of a 1-credit success seminar for First Fellows each semester.
Develop and update course content, assignments, and materials that reflect the lived experiences and academic development needs of first-generation students.