Research Student Mentor

This is a Temporary Position that will end at every Fall, Spring, and Summer semester and is contingent upon employee performance and the availability of grant funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Student Mentor reports directly to the Undergraduate Research Coordinator and to the Undergraduate Research Assistant of the Title III: LEAPS Grant. The Research Student Mentor is to provide guidance and support to students participating in the URO research activities.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follow the college's policy on student conduct at all times.
2. Assist students become familiar with URO and the research process at the community level. Mentor will work alongside the faculty mentor(s) and research students to organize and conduct student research projects.
3. Assist students to prepare a research paper and presentation at required LEAPS events, including the Summer Bridge Program and URO Symposium.
4. Provide additional information to reinforce concepts, assist students understand faculty mentor expectations, and guide students to appropriate supplemental material for undergraduate research projects.
5. Maintain constant and effective communication with students, serving as a communication link between coordinators, faculty mentors and research students. The main form of communication is by student (employee) email.
6. Adhere to a consistent and effective work schedule that provides availability to the schedule of faculty mentor(s) and assigned research students. Mentor must maintain scheduled hours as approved by their supervisor and will clock in/out on Time Clock Plus system, following their designated work schedule.
7. Keep students informed of all required research activities, deadlines and LEAPS events.
8. Attend all required trainings, student meetings, faculty office hours, faculty courses, and faculty research meetings.
9. Assist in the evaluation and collection of data by submitting all required documentation: URO research sign-in/out sheets, Time and Effort Reports, weekly research reports, assignment progress/records, supply requests and etc. Mentor must maintain documentation while keeping students' confidentiality.
10. Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with assigned research students, faculty mentors, and supervisors.
11. Assist in the recruitment of STEM LEAPS and URO students by attending special events, class presentations, participating in the Summer Bridge Program and etc.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director, Undergraduate Research Coordinator, UR Assistant, and Administrative Secretary.

NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your high school diploma or unofficial transcript or GED certificate.  If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required.  If a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Must have a 2.5 or higher overall GPA.

Preferred:

• Must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field and/or have some student undergraduate research experience.
• Instructor recommendations preferred. Member of a specific student organization preferred. Preference provided to former/current Laredo College LEAPS students.

Must Exhibit:

• A consistent schedule to meet with their designated faculty mentor and URO research students
• Creativity and effective time management skills
• Effective, positive, and clear face-to-face communication
• Solid independent and collaborative work ethic
• Professional demeanor at all times in attitude and dress
• Responsibility, dependability, and punctuality
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times

Prerequisite for Employment:

• Strong academic record with a GPA of 2.5 or better
• Upperclassman or graduate standing
• Ability to keep work schedule of 15-19 hours per week
• Available for regularly scheduled meetings and trainings when necessary (paid)
• Ability to work well with others
• Wear name tag during working hours
• Follow assigned dress code

Supervision Exercised
N/A

Supervision Received
Undergraduate Research Coordinator and Project Director

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform th essential functions.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions
The immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-State_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of the job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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