Category: Openings and Opportunities

What are the Robert Vincent Scholars?

The Robert Vincent Fund will provide up to three undergraduate student awards to support advanced research by undergraduate students who have completed freshman year, with a preference for pre-medical students. Undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Physics and Psychology are eligible for this funding.

The students chosen will be named “Robert Vincent Scholars” and will conduct their research during the 2021 summer and through the fall. Up to three students will receive this award. Because we do not know what on campus summer options will be, applications should plan for the research to take place virtually, although it could be possible, to request access to campus.

The Robert Vincent Scholars will:

• Conduct scientific research under the direction of a faculty mentor.
• Conduct scientific research that will prepare them for medical school or for graduate
  study.

The Robert Vincent Fund for Undergraduate Research is an Endowed fund that is awarded annually. Funded students will receive at least $2000 to support their research (funds may vary slightly each year). Faculty mentors will receive $500.

According to the Tax Office 3-8313, the student should receive a 1098T and report this information on their taxes. It can, therefore, have an impact on student financial aid. Please let us know if this impact creates difficulty for your participation.

What is the application process?

The application process will requires a 2-3 page application.

1. One page statement by the student of their research, and how the research will contribute to their academic and/or professional goals
2. One page statement of support by the faculty with a description of how they will mentor the student.
3. Short statement by department chair about how the student’s research contributes to the department’s curricular mission.

Program Requirements

• Because we do not know what in person options will be during the summer months, the
  research should be able to be conducted online during this period. It may be possible to
  shift research to in person during the fall months.
• At the end of the summer, student should present a progress report that is reviewed by the
  faculty member and reported to the Undergraduate Dean.
• All funded students must propose and present at the GW Research Showcase during the
  spring semester.

Students and faculty may be asked to represent the Endowment at CCAS or University events.

Applications are due to Rachel Riedner, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, (rach@gwu.edu) by Monday, April 5 th , COB. Student and faculty applicants will receive notification by mid-April.

Interested in getting some STEM research experience this Summer? Check out the CCAS STEM Summer internship program below!

The 2021 CCAS STEM Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for undergraduate students in STEM departments to work over the summer with faculty on the faculty’s research. Because we do not know what on campus summer options will be, we are planning for this program to take place virtually during the summer of 2021 although it could be possible for student/faculty pairs may request access to campus. The hope is that the entire program can become residential in future years.

The CCAS STEM Summer Internship Program will support up to 5 rising juniors and seniors chosen from STEM fields who offer laboratory research on a competitive application process.

The CCAS STEM Lab Summer internship program will provide a number of benefits for students and faculty:

1. Students get research experience working with faculty on scientific research projects where students learn how research is conducted, receive research mentoring, and learn about the culture of scientific research.
2. This research experience prepares students for careers in STEM lab fields, including preparation for graduate school.
3. Faculty receive undergraduate student support for their research.
4. Departments bring more undergraduate students into their research enterprise.

CCAS will provide support for students (rising juniors and seniors) to conduct research, providing them with a $2,000 stipend. Faculty will receive an $500 stipend. According to the Tax Office 3-8313, the student should receive a 1098T and report this
information on their taxes. It can, therefore, have an impact on student financial aid. Please let us know if this impact creates difficulty for a student’s participation.

How will the CCAS summer program be organized?
Student and faculty pairs will apply for the program together. The application process will require a 2-3 page joint application, including the following:

1. Statement by the faculty of the research project with the student’s specific contribution to the research project.
2. Statement by the student of their interest in the faculty’s research project, and how participation in the project will contribute to their academic and/or professional goals
3. Short statement by department chair of how the faculty’s research project advances the research objectives of the department and how undergraduate student research contributes to the department’s curricular mission.

Program Requirements
1. Because we do not know what summer options will be to conduct in person research, our expectation is that much of this research can occur virtually.

2. In mid-August, faculty and students will submit a progress report to the Undergraduate Dean that will summarize the student’s contributions to the faculty’s research.

3. Faculty and students must propose and present at the GW Research Showcase during the spring semester.

4. Faculty and students may be asked to discuss their research at CCAS or University events.

Applications are due to Rachel Riedner, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, (rach@gwu.edu) by Monday, April 5th , COB. Student and faculty applicants will receive notification by mid-April.

Teacher/Counselor Paid Internship (Non-Profit/Summer)

Yleana Leadership Foundation

The Yleana Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, is seeking Teacher/Counselors for its residential summer academies. Our two summer programs, the Yleana Leadership Academy (YLA) and the Socratic Summer Academy (SSA), serve the Foundation’s mission of creating exceptional educational experiences for young people of all income-levels and preparing our students for success as people and professionals, while decreasing the opportunity gap.

The Yleana Leadership Academy takes pride in serving rising high school seniors, the majority of whom are low-income first generation students of color from underserved urban areas. To get a feel for the YLA experience, check out this video: https://youtu.be/_yi3UCFoUuE.

The Socratic Summer Academy serves students of all ages and locations. Funds generated through SSA go towards providing scholarships for students to attend YLA. To learn more about SSA, visit our website at http://www.socraticsummeracademy.com. Our staff, pending summer 2021 decisions, may teach at both programs and interact with both groups of students.

Our staff are people who are constantly generating new and better ways to do things, drawing on what they have seen, read, and experienced, who replace “I can’t do that” with “Let’s make it happen.” We prefer instructors who can improvise, who are creative, who approach problems in unexpected ways, and who generally understand how to communicate the test to diverse groups of students.

Since 2016, our average score improvement in a 3-week period topped out at 200 points on the SAT® exam. We want your help to make that number even higher.

We are currently in the process of determining whether we safely can host our programs in-person for summer 2021 and are considering virtual, in-person, and hybrid options. In the case that we are required to do virtual programs, the job responsibilities and stipend may change. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead classes of 6-10 students on Critical Reading, Writing, and/or Math according to set strategies
• Facilitate open, small-group discussions on topics such as race, class, and gender as part of our Issues curriculum
• Engage students in breakout sessions during our Design Thinking/Entrepreneurship class – which culminates in a camp-wide Shark Tank competition
• Lead students in after-class programs, games, and activities
• Other responsibilities as needed

The Teacher/Counselor intern will serve as a teacher and a camp counselor. If you have the brain of a scholar and the heart of a camp counselor, this is your dream job.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (required) or have a BA/BS
• Are able to achieve a minimum score of 670 verbal/670 math on internal hiring assessment (required)
• Have prior tutoring/teaching experience (highly preferred)
• Have prior camp experience (highly preferred)
• Are an outstanding teammate
• Quickly adapt to unforeseen problems
• Love serving as a mentor/role model to diverse high school students
• Exude empathy, patience, and compassion for our students
• Are detail oriented and results-driven
• Can relate to our students, who are from historically marginalized communities and often the first in their families to go to college
• Are highly motivated to help our students succeed in graduating high school and matriculating to college

Compensation

Stipends for summer 2021 range from $2,000-4,500. These are determined and offered based on:

• Degrees and/or current year in school
• Prior camp, teaching and/or tutoring experience
• Whether camp is online or in-person

All summer staff receive full room and board for the duration of camp (if in person). If we are unable to hold in-person programs, the stipends may be slightly reduced commensurate with the reduced work hours/responsibilities.

Camp 2021 & Covid-19

Camp will tentatively run from June 9 to August 9, 2021 (this includes training); staff must be available for the entire time. These are our current tentative dates:

• Staff training: June 9 – June 24
• Session 1: June 25 – July 17
• Session 2: July 19 – August 9
• Follow-up Program: August 19, 21, 24, 26
  • We will prioritize your application if you are available to teach at our Follow-up Program after the summer program. Pay is $20/hour, and is in addition to the base stipend.

If we are able to safely host camp in-person, we will be in-person at Mount Holyoke College and/or Colgate University. Current possibilities for summer 2021 include:

• 2 online sessions
• 2 in-person sessions
• 1 online and 1 in-person session
• A hybrid model with both online and in-person components

We will update applicants and staff members as soon as more information becomes available. Read our Covid-19 policy here.

To apply, please fill out our hiring form here: http://bit.ly/basicinfo2021

The priority application deadline is April 1, 2021. We hire on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better.

Diversity and equal opportunity are at the core of Yleana and our mission. We are committed to building a team that reflects the world. People who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Teacher/Mental Wellness Counselor Paid Fellowship (Non-Profit/Summer)

Yleana Leadership Foundation

The Yleana Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, is seeking a Teacher/Mental Wellness Counselor for its residential summer academies. Our two summer programs, the Socratic Summer Academy (SSA) and the Yleana Leadership Academy (YLA), serve the Foundation’s mission of creating exceptional educational experiences for young people of all income-levels and preparing our students for success as people and professionals, while decreasing the opportunity gap.

The Yleana Leadership Academy takes pride in serving rising high school seniors, the majority of whom are low-income first generation students of color from underserved urban areas. To get a feel for the YLA experience, check out this video: https://youtu.be/_yi3UCFoUuE.

The Socratic Summer Academy serves students of all ages and locations. Funds generated through SSA go towards providing scholarships for students to attend YLA. To learn more about SSA, visit our website at http://www.socraticsummeracademy.com. Our staff, pending summer 2021 decisions, may teach at both programs and interact with both groups of students.

Our staff are people who are constantly generating new and better ways to do things, drawing on what they have seen, read, and experienced, who replace “I can’t do that” with “Let’s make it happen.” We prefer instructors who can improvise, who are creative, who approach problems in unexpected ways, and who generally understand how to communicate the test to diverse groups of students.

Since 2016, our average score improvement in a 3-week period topped out at 200 points on the SAT® exam. We want your help to make that number even higher.

We are currently in the process of determining whether we safely can host our programs in-person for summer 2021 and are considering virtual, in-person, and hybrid options. In the case that we are required to do virtual programs, the job responsibilities and stipend may change. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead classes of 6-10 students on Critical Reading, Writing, and/or Math according to set strategies
• Facilitate open, small-group discussions on topics such as race, class, and gender as part of our Issues curriculum
• Engage students in breakout sessions during our Entrepreneurship class – which culminates in a camp-wide Shark Tank competition
• Lead students in after-class programs, games, and activities
• Mediate disputes between students as needed
• Provide mental wellness support for students to ensure their well-being and happiness
• Identify students in need of support and create a sustainable plan for their mental wellness while they are at camp
• Update senior staff when conflicts arise and once conflicts are resolved
• Advise staff on standard methodologies for communicating with students
• Other responsibilities as needed

In this role you would be critical to the success of camp and the happiness of your students and coworkers. Supporting students’ mental wellness at a sleepaway camp can require hard work and balancing responsibilities, but if you have a passion for building an inclusive environment where our students can thrive, this might be your dream job.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Required qualifications:

• • Have completed a BA/BS degree by Spring of 2021 in psychology or a related field
  • Have experience providing mental health support to high school students
  • Can achieve a minimum score of 670 verbal/670 math on internal hiring assessment
• Have or in the progress of obtaining a Master’s in counseling/social work or a related field (highly preferred)
• Have 1-2 years’ relevant tutoring/teaching experience (highly preferred)
• Are an outstanding teammate
• Quickly adapt to unforeseen problems
• Love serving as a mentor/role model to diverse students
• Exude empathy, patience, and compassion for our students
• Are detail oriented and results-driven
• Have a passion for helping students from historically marginalized communities succeed in graduating high school and matriculating to college

Compensation

Stipends for Teacher/Mental Wellness Counselors range from $3,000-4,500. These are determined and offered based on:

• Degrees and/or current year in school
• Prior camp, teaching and/or tutoring, and mental wellness/counseling experience
• Whether camp is online or in-person

All summer staff receive full room and board for the duration of camp (if in person). If we are unable to hold in-person programs, the stipends may be slightly reduced commensurate with the reduced work hours/responsibilities.

Camp 2021 & Covid-19

Camp will tentatively run from June 9 to August 9, 2021 (this includes training); staff must be available for the entire time. These are our current tentative dates:

• Staff training: June 9 – June 24
• Session 1: June 25 – July 17
• Session 2: July 19 – August 9
• Follow-up Program: August 19, 21, 24, 26
  • We will prioritize your application if you are available to teach at our Follow-up Program after the summer program. Pay is $20/hour, and is in addition to the base stipend.

If we are able to safely host camp in-person, we will be in-person at Mount Holyoke College and/or Colgate University. Current possibilities for summer 2021 include:

• 2 online sessions
• 2 in-person sessions
• 1 online and 1 in-person session
• A hybrid model with both online and in-person components

We will update applicants and staff members as soon as more information becomes available. Read our Covid-19 policy here.

To apply, please fill out our hiring form here: http://bit.ly/basicinfo2021

The priority application deadline is April 1, 2021. We hire on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better.

Diversity and equal opportunity are at the core of Yleana and our mission. We are committed to building a team that reflects the world. People who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Operations and Marketing Paid Internship (Non-Profit/Summer)

Yleana Leadership Foundation

The Yleana Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, is seeking an Operations and Marketing Intern for its residential summer academies. Our two summer programs, the Socratic Summer Academy (SSA) and the Yleana Leadership Academy (YLA), serve the Foundation’s mission of creating exceptional educational experiences for young people of all income-levels and preparing our students for success as people and professionals, while decreasing the opportunity gap.

The Yleana Leadership Academy takes pride in serving rising high school seniors, the majority of whom are low-income first generation students of color from underserved urban areas. To get a feel for the YLA experience, check out this video: https://youtu.be/_yi3UCFoUuE.

The Socratic Summer Academy serves students of all ages and locations. Funds generated through SSA go towards providing scholarships for students to attend YLA. To learn more about SSA, visit our website at http://www.socraticsummeracademy.com. Our staff, pending summer 2021 decisions, may teach at both programs and interact with both groups of students.

Our staff are people who are constantly generating new and better ways to do things, drawing on what they have seen, read, and experienced, who replace “I can’t do that” with “Let’s make it happen.” We prefer instructors who can improvise, who are creative, who approach problems in unexpected ways, and who generally understand how to communicate the test to diverse groups of students.

Since 2016, our average score improvement in a 3-week period topped out at 200 points on the SAT® exam. We want your help to make that number even higher.

We are currently in the process of determining whether we safely can host our programs in-person for summer 2021 and are considering virtual, in-person, and hybrid options. In the case that we are required to do virtual programs, the job responsibilities and stipend may change. 

What you’ll be doing:

If in-person:

• Keep stock of office and classroom supplies and restock materials as needed
• Liaise with university contacts on a variety of tasks including organizing camper information, arranging classroom and dorm room assignments, and handling maintenance requests as necessary
• Plan signature events such as our entrepreneurship fair and end-of-camp banquets
• Maintain a detailed calendar of daily classes and events
• Process student tests with our automated grading system and prepare test reports based on the results
• Help organize logistics for follow-up program
• Maintain social media accounts and marketing campaigns for the summer
• Other responsibilities as needed

If online:

• General troubleshooting for SSA and Yleana
• Help get materials distributed/delivered to students (watches, pencils, printed materials, etc.)
• Organize classrooms (creating Google classrooms for all classes, managing Zoom/video conferencing, sending out links for classes, etc.)
• Help make student schedules
• Monitor slack, emails, SMSs and reporting to necessary staff regarding student/parent communications related to absences, tardiness, etc.
• Manage full-group Enrichment Zoom meetings
  • Assigning students and teachers to breakout rooms
• Lead an Issues class
  • Facilitate open, small-group discussions on topics such as race, class, and gender as part of our Issues curriculum
  • Coach an academic coaching group, in conjunction with a teacher, during Issues class times
• Serve as the staff lead of an Entrepreneurship student group
  • Engage students in breakout sessions during our Entrepreneurship class – which culminates in a camp-wide Shark Tank competition
• Staff activities/events/provide coverage as needed
• Other responsibilities as needed

The Operations and Marketing intern helps ensure that camp runs smoothly, and will assist the Operations staff during camp. If you are interested in pursuing nonprofit management, logistics, event planning and/or marketing, this may be your dream job.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (required)
• Are able to achieve a minimum score of 650 verbal/650 math on internal hiring assessment (required)
• Have a valid driver’s license (highly preferred)
• Have experience with Google Drive apps, including Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Gmail (highly preferred)
• Have experience with social media marketing (highly preferred)
• Are a multi-tasker and self-starter
• Are consistently well-organized, detail oriented, and results-driven
• Have excellent written and spoken communication
• Anticipate and solve problems before they happen
• Are an outstanding teammate
• Quickly adapt to unforeseen problems
• Enjoy serving as a mentor/role model to diverse high school students
• Exude empathy, patience, and compassion for our students
• Have a passion for helping students from historically marginalized communities succeed in graduating high school and matriculating to college

Compensation

The stipend for the Operations Intern will  begin at $2,000 but may be subject to change based on:

• Degrees and/or current year in school
• Prior camp, operations and/or marketing experience
• Whether camp is online or in-person

All summer staff receive full room and board for the duration of camp (if in person). If we are unable to hold in-person programs, the stipends may be slightly reduced commensurate with the reduced work hours/responsibilities.

Camp 2021 & Covid-19

Camp will tentatively run from June 9 to August 9, 2021 (this includes training); staff must be available for the entire time. These are our current tentative dates:

• Staff training: June 9 – June 24
• Session 1: June 25 – July 17
• Session 2: July 19 – August 9
• Follow-up Program: August 19, 21, 24, 26
  • We will prioritize your application if you are available to teach at our Follow-up Program after the summer program. Pay is $20/hour, and is in addition to the base stipend.

If we are able to safely host camp in-person, we will be in-person at Mount Holyoke College and/or Colgate University. Current possibilities for summer 2021 include:

• 2 online sessions
• 2 in-person sessions
• 1 online and 1 in-person session
• A hybrid model with both online and in-person components

We will update applicants and staff members as soon as more information becomes available. Read our Covid-19 policy here.

To apply, please fill out our hiring form here: http://bit.ly/basicinfo2021

The priority application deadline is April 1, 2021. We hire on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better.

Diversity and equal opportunity are at the core of Yleana and our mission. We are committed to building a team that reflects the world. People who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

The Upward Bound Regional Math/Science Center at Frostburg State University is searching for summer teaching and tutoring staff for the Summer 2021 Program.  Virtual job opportunities exist, UHPers! Check out the links below for the position descriptions, or learn more about the program here.

Tutoring and Counselor Positions for Summer 2021

Science Teacher Positions for Summer 2021