STEM Career Advisor and Science Hub Associate

Chemeketa Community College•Salem Campus. Salem, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Career Advisor and Science Hub Associate supports the implementation of grant-funded initiatives and the operations of the Science Hub within the STEM department by providing advising, transfer and career development assistance, and student support services to individuals enrolled in transfer-focused STEM higher education programs. This position works directly with students to promote academic success, career readiness, and timely progression toward educational, transfer and employment goals while supporting the mission, values, and equity-centered practices of the institution. This position helps support the day-to-day organizational and operational needs of the Science Hub. Under general supervision, the STEM Career Advisor and Science Hub Associate assists with needs assessment, student outreach, referrals to internal and external resources, and delivery of academic, transfer and career-related programming aligned with grant objectives. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and university and community partners to support student engagement, retention, and successful transitions to further education or employment. Activities and outcomes are documented in accordance with grant, institutional, and regulatory requirements. The position supports the science programs through coordinating day-to-day operations in the Science Hub, assisting with maintaining schedules and materials, facilitating student use of science resources and materials, coordinating and proctoring students’ assessments and make-up lab assignments. Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Experience with community colleges as a student or employee
Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Higher Education students in STEM fields of study

Responsibilities

Support students in exploring academic areas and career fields of interest and developing academic and career goals
Assist students in developing academic plans aligned with their goals
Monitor student academic progress toward academic and career goals
Provide students with information on topics such as, college /university degree programs and requirements, and admission requirements, financial aid, scholarship and student engagement opportunities and requirements, student assistance and services programs
Advise/coach students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, study habits, and career planning
Establish and maintain relationships with university transfer partners to support students’ successful transfer into university programs and participation in university related opportunities
Assist with the development of transfer guides for university academic programs
Advise/coach individuals in career and academic development techniques, such as job/internship/scholarship search and application strategies
Supports the planning and promotion of transfer-related programs and events, such as transfer planning presentations, university and job-related field trips, job fairs, and career-exploration workshops
Present information sessions on subjects related to education, admissions, transcripts, career planning, financial aid, internships, or accessibility resources
Support the application and award process for student scholarships
Refer participants to appropriate internal and external services, programs, and resources based on assessed needs.
Support data tracking of participants enrolled and their progress
Assisting with organization of resources, equipment and materials in the science Hub
Assist with maintaining a schedule of events, faculty office hours, and other events in the science hub
Assist with the coordination of student use of science equipment for individual and group study (calculator, models, microscopes, etc.)
Assist in planning and implementing student engagement activities and events in the Science Hub
Monitor student use of the science Hub and assist with maintaining records of student use of the Science Hub
Monitor student use of equipment in the Science Hub
In coordination with faculty, support student completion of make-up labs in the Science Hub
Facilitate student study groups for science classes
Provide resources and student coaching on foundational science concepts such as unit conversions and graphing
Support science students in connecting with other student support services such as tutoring, advisor, counseling and career services
Support and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities
Support and participate in academic and career exploration activities
Support grant funded initiatives by aligning advising activities with program goals, outcomes, and compliance requirements
Maintain accurate participant records and documentation in accordance with institutional and grant guidelines
May prepare reports, summaries, and data related to participant activities, outcomes, and services as required by administration or funding agency
Coordinate with students and faculty for scheduling of student make-up testing and testing for online classes
Proctor student assessments
Keep accurate records of student assessments
Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices