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Union College

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Mentor Work Study-1

Union College, Schenectady, NY

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23 Sept 2026

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This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu .

Looking for highly motivated students who want to make a difference in the community. You will be working with local students in 7th-12th grade to tutor and mentor them in various subject matter. Students will have an information session with the Director/Assistant Director before they start their role.

DEPARTMENT: STEP - Science and Technology Entry Program

LOCATION: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach

STUDENT SUPERVISORS : Kevin Trigonis

WORK AVAILABLE: Week Days/Possible Weekends

RATE OF PAY : $12.70/hr

The Science and Technology Entry Program was established in 1985 by the NYS Legislature to prepare historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students for entry into post-secondary degree programs in math, science, technology, health-related fields, and licensed professions.

POSSIBLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tutor students in grades 7-12 to enhance their academic support system

In-person Mentor at Schenectady Middle Schools (Tuesday/Thursday 3-5pm)

Help run Saturday STEM workshops (usually 9am-1pm)

Report notes to the STEP Staff

Help with administrative work within the department

Create programming and experiences for the STEP Students

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Looking for personable, trustworthy and detail-oriented individuals

Great overall communication skills

Able to communicate well in-person, over the phone, or over Zoom

Must be passionate about working with students in grades 7-12

Proficient with utilizing Zoom and Excel

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .

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