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Job Overview
The Assistant Director, Regents Stem Scholars Program (RSSP) is a one-year term position (renewable for up to three years pending external funding) in support of the RSSP. This role is a part-time position dedicated exclusively to supporting first-generation students in RSSP.
The Assistant Director provides holistic academic support and dedicated academic advising for all RSSP students. The incumbent functions as an administrator for program operations, provides one-on-one advising, facilitates community belonging, and teaches at least one workshop a 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.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
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 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.) experiences as needed.
Develop and update course content, assignments, and materials that reflect the lived experiences and academic development needs of first-generation students.
Work Interactions
The Assistant Director reports to the Director of RSSP. They also represent the program in interactions with units such as CSP, GSP, CMEA, OSEI, and the Cawley Career Center.
Requirements and Qualifications
A 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
An MA/MS in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Science Education, or a related field.
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .
Cover letter and resume required for consideration.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external…