COS SSC Student Staff Application
The College of Sciences Student Success Center is looking for applicants for our student leader program
Science Mentors (SMs) and Program Assistants (PAs) are student leaders who work for the COS SSC. They strive to helps students discover their science identity by bringing awareness to resources on-campus and establishing a connection towards their major. Become a member of the team today!
Application Timeline
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| October 27 & 30 November 4 |
– | Info Sessions October 27: 12-1 pm in FLN 2.03.02 (COS SSC) October 30: 19-10 am in FLN 2.03.02 (COS SSC) November 4: 12-3 pm in FLN 2.03.02 (COS SSC) |
| November 5 | – | Application deadline |
| November 6-7 | – | Email invitations to interview sent |
| November 10-14 | – | Interview week (in-person) |
| November 17 | – | Email decisions sent out |
| November 19 | – | Deadline to accept or decline position |
COS SSC Student Staff Employment FAQs
Scan the QR code or click the application link below to access the application. Complete by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. We invite you to attend an info session to learn more about the COS SSC Student Staff positions. This info can help you advance to the interview process!
Science Mentors share their experiences and serve as valuable resources for COS students. They meet with their mentees at least three times per semester, helping build their science identity and stay connected with the College of Sciences. See the COS SSC Science Mentors page to learn more.
Ways Science Mentors Can Be Useful for COS Students
- Expand your network and meet with other COS students.
- Share professional development opportunities.
- Help grow your identity as a scientist.
- Connect you with resources to promote academic success.
Program Assistants are responsible for developing and managing social media content for our Instagram page (@cos.success) and helping coordinate the Science Identity Series workshops. This role focuses on outreach and engagement within the College of Sciences community rather than direct student mentoring.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Currently enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Sophomore, junior, or senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Must be enrolled as a College of Sciences student
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Two semesters completed at The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Clear a criminal background check
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience creating and managing social media content (photo, video, and digital storytelling)
- Previous on-campus work experience in a student helping role
- Involvement in a College of Sciences student organization
- Involvement in College of Sciences research
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.
Student Staff work a minimum of 15 hours and cannot exceed 19 hours per week.
Student Staff make $14 an hour; Leads 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.
