[ES_JOBS_NET] Physical Sciences Advisor, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

[West, Laura]

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for the position
of *Physical
Sciences Advisor*

*Full-Time, Continuing Position*

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Student Center for
Science Engagement, the Physical Sciences Advisor will be responsible for
providing academic and professional advising and mentoring on a regular
basis to incoming and continuing students, with emphasis on those who are
majoring, or who intend to major, in the Physical Sciences disciplines. The
advisor will work with the Student Center for Science Engagement staff in
providing research and training opportunities for STEM students. The
advisor will assist with social events organized by the Center.

*About Northeastern Illinois University*

Northeastern Illinois University’s Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a
residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three
additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers
Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access
and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University
Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of
Chicago. Regarded as the most diverse university in the Midwest,
Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate
programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and
endorsement programs. Read more about Northeastern Illinois University at
neiu.edu.

*Duties and Responsibilities*

The Physical Sciences Advisor will provide individualized ongoing academic
and professional advising and mentoring for STEM majors, including but not
limited to assistance with finding internships, graduate school and job
applications, resume and personal statement writing. The advisor will
monitor students’ academic progress, encourage and assist with involvement
in campus activities and intervene with specific students if such an
intervention will assist the student in his/her academic progress.

The advisor will assist students with creating professional development
plans and with building solid professional skills. The advisor will help
develop resources (e.g. handouts) and assist in creating, presenting or
supporting STEM-related activities (e.g. workshops, annual symposium). The
advisor will support the Center in developing and implementing a holistic
advising model tailored to NEIU’s student population.

Other duties include assisting the Center in identifying research
opportunities for students, and supporting summer research students at
NEIU. The advisor will support the Center in developing and maintaining
strong outreach initiatives that will provide a broad range of
opportunities to current NEIU students and assist the Center in doing
outreach to and tracking of new STEM majors. The advisor will refer
students to faculty advisors, counseling services, or career services as
needed and will maintain and develop professional skills, for example in
teaching, research, or mentoring. Other duties and responsibilities may be
assigned.

*Minimum Qualifications*

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in the Physical
Sciences, or in STEM education, and will have knowledge of innovative and
effective strategies for mentoring students with a focus on research,
graduate school and career opportunities. The successful candidate will
demonstrate evidence of strong organizational, academic advising and
communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and
independently. Evidence of experience working with underrepresented groups,
low-income and first generation students in an academic environment must be
demonstrated.

*Preferred Qualifications*

   - Fluency in Spanish, experience with social media in a professional
   setting, and evidence of strong academic advising are pluses.

(This position requires a background check).

*Salary and Benefits*

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive
benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, sick and
vacation days, the participation in the State Universities Retirement
System. Applicants are expected to respond based on the entire job
description.

*To Apply:*

In order to be considered for employment by Northeastern Illinois
University (NEIU) you must submit the following and send all documents
within one PDF document to scse at neiu.edu.

• A letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position
• Current Resume
• Three (3) current professional references
• Employment Application
<https://neiu.edu/about/sites/neiu.edu.about/files/documents/2015/04/NEIU%20Job%20App%2004-06-15_0.pdf>
• Statement of Annuitant Status
<https://neiu.edu/about/sites/neiu.edu.about/files/documents/mmaso/Annuity%20Status%20Form_0.pdf>
• Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official
transcripts will be required of candidates selected for on-campus interviews

In addition to the links provided above for the Employment Application
(fillable), Affirmative Action Form and Statement of Annuitant Status, you
can also obtain these forms at the NEIU Office of Human Resources, Bernard
Office Building (BOB), 5555 N. Bernard Street, Chicago, Il 60625, Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Review of applications will begin *June 1, 2018*. Questions may be directed
to Joel Olfelt, Director, Student Center for Science Engagement
J-Olfelt at neiu.edu.

*Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans
and Persons with Disabilities, as well as Other Qualified Individuals.
Northeastern Illinois University’s positions are contingent upon the
University’s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.*


Laura J. West, Student Academic Services Specialist in STEM

*Student Center for Science Engagement*
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 442-5664

www.neiu.edu

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