STEM Starter Summer Program Assistant

Department: STEM Starter Academy

Location: Majority Remote

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The idealcandidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have adesire and ability to work with a diverse population. This is a part-time, student employmentposition with no benefits.
A STEM Starter Academy SummerProgram Assistant serves to support faculty and assist students enrolled in theSTEM Starter Academy Summer Program (SSASP) which will be held virtually fromAugust 11 through August 22, 2025. SSASP is a free, non-credit, intensivemath review and student success program which runs virtually Monday-Friday from9 am to 1 pm. There are two on-campus sessions, one each week of the programfrom 3-5 on our Wellesley Hills campus. Program Assistants are expected toattend one of the two on-campus days.

SSASP provides students with2 1/2 hours of math review each day as well as programs on study and collegesuccess skills, career and transfer programs and an early opportunity to meetSTEM faculty, staff and students. Most students are recent high schoolgraduates, but there are adult learners new to college as well.

Program Assistants are expected towork daily from approximately 8:45 am - 12:15 pm; they assist students who need1:1 help as well as provide support to the instructors. They also assist withprogram execution and provide administrative support as necessary. ProgramAssistants are selected on the basis of academic success, communication andinterpersonal skills, leadership experience, organizational skills andwillingness to work with and foster an interest in students new to STEMeducation and careers. Program Assistants receive mentoring from thefaculty delivering the program and serve as peer mentors to the new STEMstudents.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the goals of the STEM Division and STEM Starter Academy as they relate to retention of students new to STEM and MassBay;
• Assist instructors with the delivery of the program;
• Provide individual and small group assistance to students enrolled in the program;
• Assist Project Director with noontime workshops;
• Share personal interest and educational experiences with enrolled students;
• Work to foster an excitement among participants about STEM education and careers;
• Provide consistency to students new to STEM and MassBay;
• Serve as a positive role model for students;
• Encourage student participation in program;
• Follow the policies and regulations regarding student behaviors as stated in the student code of conduct;
• Promote and demonstrate respect for all students, inclusive of all races, ages, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.

Commitment toEquity:

• Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed at least 9 hours of college credit;
• Commitment for two+ weeks which will include a few organizational meetings prior to the beginning of the program as well as from August 11 through August 22;
• Strong academic record, interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $19 per hour

Position Type: Student Employee

Application Deadline: December 27, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

PLEASENOTE: We require students who are eligible to file a FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to have one on file, beforethey are hired or continue employment.

This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.