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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31-Nov 4 | – | Applications open on Handshake must be completed by 11:55 pm |
| Oct 27-Nov 3 | – | Info Sessions Oct 27: 12-1 pm, BSB 2.03.10 Nov 1: 6-7 pm, BSB 2.03.10 Nov 2: 12-1 pm, Zoom session through RowdyLink Nov 3: 4-5 pm, Zoom session through RowdyLink |
| Nov 10-16 | – | Interviews |
| Nov 21 | – | Position offers emailed |
| Nov 23 | – | Deadline to accept position |
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.
Ways Science Mentors Can Be Useful for College of Science 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
You can access the link to apply via Handshake. Don’t forget the deadline is by 11:55pm on Friday, November 4. We invite you to attend an info session to learn more about the 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
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 45 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 $13 an hour; Lead Science Mentors make $14 an hour.
