Science Hub Program Manager

Position Summary:

SEMSS is building a new academic support space known as the “Science Hub” for science students within the Campus Learning Center (CLC). Reporting to the Executive Director of the Campus Learning Center, the Science Hub Program Manager will provide support to undergraduate students in science disciplines to build a support community at the University. The Program Manager will work with STEM departments’ faculty to facilitate programming across disciplines; specifically work with students to improve study skills, learning strategies and study group behavior; and will manage the day-to-day operations of the Science Hub including overseeing student staff, programming, and space. We welcome candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds who will contribute to an already diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide engaging programming targeted to STEM students: (40%):

Continually revise and implement programming with a focus on undergraduate research.

Continually revise and implement programming with a focus on connecting students with each other, faculty and alumni.

Maintain attendance and assessment records for all programs.

Actively market all programming both directly and through campus partners.

Provide the administrative structure for Student Hours. (30%):

Recruit faculty to participate in Student Hours.

Maintain the Student Hours schedule and supervise the sessions.

Maintain attendance records for each session and assess the program each semester.

Complete assessment and survey data each semester.

Provide support and outreach to STEM students through study groups. (20%):

Provide STEM specific workshops for students related to academic success.

Conduct outreach to students in STEM courses who are having academic difficulties.

Conduct outreach campaigns to students using the Study Buddy feature in Navigate.

Offer office hours to individually create support plans for STEM students.

Support CLC and SEMSS partnerships. (10%):

Foster partnerships with VCU departments that are critical to the support of underrepresented STEM students.

Represent and support the CLC and SEMSS as needed.