Non-College Work Study II, STEM Facilitators

The UHD Scholars Academy is dedicated to undergraduate academic excellence and success in science, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We undertake many strategies to ensure each scholar's success. One is STEM Facilitator support from some of our more experienced scholars who exhibit the academic ability and leadership qualities of role models for other scholars to emulate, working collaboratively with Scholars Academy Faculty Mentor and staff. These leaders serve as role models, advocates, and knowledgeable guides to our scholars. 

  DUTIES

• Attends the Scholars Academy Intensive Leadership Training
• Serves as a Scholars Academy role model and maintains personal, respectful contact with all assigned to the facilitator. This contact needs to be at least once monthly by phone or in person and at least twice monthly via email
• Schedules and coordinates an off-campus group volunteer activity (which needs to be approved by Scholars Academy Coordinator) for your group and completes a report
• Works office hours at four to six hours a week, 60 hours a semester, facilitating other students
• Assists the Scholars Academy staff with all SA events as needed
• Completes a STEM Facilitator Report at the end of each semester
• Other duties as assigned 

EEO/AA

• Must be a current full-time UHD student
• Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be a current member of the Scholars Academy or have permission from the Executive Director of Scholars Academy and/or Mitsue Nakamura
• Must Meet with Dr. Mary Jo Parker and/or Mitsue Nakamura for recommendation requirements for the position

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria.  Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, University of Houston-Downtown at LSC-CyFair and University of Houston-Downtown at HCC-Coleman College.

The University of Houston-Downtown is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UHD is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law.