Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Assist with communication, training, orientation, and professional development for CLEAR mentors (OWLS, HOOTs, QUAILs).
• Support logistics: room bookings, food orders, material uploads, payment processing, and attendance tracking.
• Collaborate on mentor curriculum and maintain CLEAR Wiki and training records.
  
  

• Co-develop and lead STEM community programming in partnership with campus offices (e.g., MRC, Peer Tutoring, OUR, ODA).
• Support signature programs such as Lab Crawl, BRANCHES & Boba, and the Anti-Procrastination Station, while exploring new initiatives.
• Co-develop and support CLEAR professional development programming including Orientation and Parliamentary sessions.
  
  

• Co-supervise CLEAR student coordinators with the Director and the BRANCHES leadership team alongside the OUR STEM Program Coordinator under supervision of the Director.
• Mentor student leaders and assist with community-building efforts.
  
  

• Participate in data collection and analysis including tracking data related to attendance and program outcomes,
• Create report on CLEAR activities and outcomes,
• Option to pursue a small research or curricular project in collaboration with the Director.
• Continue to improve operational systems and documentation.
  
  

• Maintain and organize CLEAR's space in the Science Center (K100), including caring for plants, ordering supplies, keeping the room tidy, and general upkeep:
  • Monitor space use and address basic operational needs as they arise.
  • Water and care for plants in K100 and associated program spaces.
  • Restock water and other supplies in K100 as needed.
  • Open space and be on site for K100 open hours. Ensure space is securely locked at the end of the day.
• Foster a welcoming environment and support visitors and deliveries
• Promote and track space usage in collaboration with the Director
• Solicit event information, draft, publish, and send the CLEAR Newsletter
• Maintain 3D printers (prior knowledge is not required)

Required qualifications:

• Oberlin College BA (2021–2026) in a STEM field
• Strong organizational, communication, and research skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Highly skilled in Google Sheets
• Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend work
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in STEM

Compensation:

Special instructions to applicant:

• Cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position;
• Résumé;
• List of at least three references, at least one of whom must be an Oberlin faculty member
• Unofficial Transcripts

Quick link to posting: 17259

About Oberlin College

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about

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