Assistant Director, Regents Stem Scholars Program - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

19h•$47,586 - $87,558•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Regents Stem Scholars Program (RSSP) is a part-time, one-year term position, renewable for up to three years pending external funding, dedicated exclusively to supporting first-generation students in RSSP. The Assistant Director provides holistic academic support and dedicated academic advising to RSSP students, administers program operations, facilitates community belonging, and teaches at least one workshop each semester. The role connects academic STEM requirements and medical school prerequisites with the experiences of first-generation students to enhance belonging and support the development of their scientific identities. The Assistant Director provides one-on-one advising to a cohort of first-generation STEM and premedical students, helps students explore co-curricular opportunities, internships, research, career pathways, and graduate programs, and supports program events and workshops. The role also develops and updates course content, assignments, and materials that reflect first-generation students’ lived experiences and academic development needs. The position reports to the Director of RSSP and represents the program in interactions with campus units including CSP, GSP, CMEA, OSEI, and the Cawley Career Center. It is designated hybrid. A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in 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 premedical track requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Science Education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one holistic advising to a cohort of first-generation STEM and premedical students, connecting their intellectual interests with their goals and sense of identity.
Support RSSP students in exploring co-curricular opportunities, internships, research, career pathways, and graduate programs.
Assist with facilitating program events, workshops, and signature RSSP experiences, including the yearly welcome and end-of-year celebration.
Develop and update course content, assignments, and materials that reflect first-generation students’ lived experiences and academic development needs.
Administer program operations and facilitate community belonging.
Teach at least one workshop each semester.
Represent RSSP in interactions with campus units including CSP, GSP, CMEA, OSEI, and the Cawley Career Center.