Attention All College of Sciences Students
The College of Sciences Student Success Center is looking for applicants for our science peer mentorship program
Science Mentors (SMs) are student leaders who work for the COS SSC. They strive to help students discover their science identity by bringing awareness to resources on-campus and establishing a connection towards their major. Become a Science Mentor today!
Application Timeline
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| March 17-31 | – | Application opens and must be completed by 11:55 pm Link shared on March 17 through flyers and COS SSC Instagram |
| March 24, 25, & 27 | – | Info Sessions March 24: 2-2:30 pm in FLN 2.03.02 (COS SSC) March 25: 11-11:30 am in FLN 2.03.02 (COS SSC) March 27: 10-10:30 am in FLN 2.03.02 (COS SSC) |
| April 1 | – | Interview invitations emailed |
| April 7-11 | – | Interviews |
| April 18 | – | Position offers emailed |
| April 21 | – | Deadline to accept position |
Ways Science Mentors Can Be Useful for COS Students
- Expand your network and meet with other College of Sciences students.
- Share professional development opportunities.
- Help grow your identity as a scientist.
- Connect you with resources to promote academic success.
Science Mentor Employment FAQs
We will share the link on March 17 through flyers and on COS SSC Instagram. Don’t forget the deadline is by 11:55 pm on Monday, March 31.
We invite you to attend an info session to learn more about the Science Mentor position. This info can help you if you advance to the interview process!
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Currently enrolled at UTSA
- Sophomore, junior, or senior at UTSA
- Must be enrolled as a College of Sciences student
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Two semesters completed at UTSA
- Clear a criminal background check
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous on-campus work experience in a student helping role
- Involvement in a College of Sciences student organization
- Involvement in College of Sciences research
Approximately 90 mentees per Science Mentor; however, this may fluctuate given the number of students we serve.
We host a variety of events on topics such as professional development, career preparation, social/networking, wellness, and academics. The COS SSC also collaborates with campus resources, corporate partners, and student organizations as well for event offerings.
Science Mentors work a minimum of 15 hours and cannot exceed 19 hours per week.
Science Mentors make $14 an hour; Science Mentor Committee Chairs make $15 an hour.
Stay Connected!
Be sure to follow the COS SSC on Instagram to stay up to date with all the COS events and upcoming application deadlines.
