What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Mentor position at University of North Texas?
Title: STEM Mentor
Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $14.00/hour
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students. Its focus is on the preparation of educators and school administrators who employ current theory and research.
Position Overview
The STEM mentor position is for college students or graduates majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) to participate in our 2026 summer UNT STEM Camp program as “near-peer mentors” (NPMs). NPMs will collaborate with a team of other mentors to facilitate STEM activities with groups of students. Additionally, the mentorship requires the completion of one or two original lesson plans and a final report.
Minimum Qualifications
Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm as needed, May 26th through June 22nd.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $14.00/hour
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students. Its focus is on the preparation of educators and school administrators who employ current theory and research.
Position Overview
The STEM mentor position is for college students or graduates majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) to participate in our 2026 summer UNT STEM Camp program as “near-peer mentors” (NPMs). NPMs will collaborate with a team of other mentors to facilitate STEM activities with groups of students. Additionally, the mentorship requires the completion of one or two original lesson plans and a final report.
Minimum Qualifications
- Major must be in Mathematics, Science or Engineering.
- Interest in teaching the importance of serving underrepresented populations as defined by NSF, and experience working with K-12 students.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- STEM mentors will act as STEM teachers to collaborate with a team of other mentors to facilitate STEM activities with groups of students.
- The mentorship requires the completion of one or two original lesson plans and a final report.
- Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm as needed, May 26th through June 22nd.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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