RU-STEPed Up for Success - Graduate Student Mentors

The Office of Undergraduate Education is now accepting applications for two Graduate Student Mentor positions. These positions are open to graduate students in Science, Math, Engineering, Education or related fields.

The RU-STEPed Up for Success program is funded by the National Science foundation and is a cohesive set of programmatic interventions that address strategic points in the undergraduate educational process. It seeks to increase the number of students receiving baccalaureate degrees from Rutgers University  New Brunswick in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Specifically, RU-STEPed Up for Success recruits STEM majors from underrepresented groups (women and minorities) and looks to improve retention of first-year and transfer STEM students through learning communities, summer bridge experiences, academic support, mentoring, and orientation programs.  For more information about RU-STEPed Up for Success visit http://ru-step.rutgers.edu/

Both positions will develop academic programming, advise undergraduate peer mentors, and build a supportive academic environment for these learning communities.  The following are the two position areas: 

Science Success Fast Track
The Graduate Student Mentor for the Science Success Fast Track will work primarily with the transfer learning communities that are part of this program. 

Rosalind Franklin House
The Graduate Student Mentor for Rosalind Franklin (RF) House will work primarily with female students living in the RF learning community located in Winkler Hall on the Campus.


Candidate must be a matriculated student in a graduate program in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Education, College Student Affairs, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A strong motivation to create an encouraging environment and develop engaging academic programming is essential. Compensation for this position is $20 an hour, approximately 10 to 15 hours a week. The position runs from May 2011 – May 2012.

The application deadline is April 22, 2011.    Please e-mail Issata Saccoh at stepup@rci.rutgers.edu for an application or with any questions.