Interphase EDGE/x Student Program Assistant Position Description

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Job Description

The Interphase EDGE Student Program Assistant (SPA) is a 9-week summer position dedicated to coordinating academic enrichment and support programs for MIT undergraduates, with a specific focus on underrepresented minority students. The SPA plays a vital role in creating a nurturing social, emotional, and cultural environment for these students. This full-time position takes precedence over any flexible UROP RPAs that may be considered concurrently.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Program Support and Coordination:

Attend all training sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of program goals and expectations.
Assist scholars with a smooth transition by aiding in their move into dorms at the beginning, middle (IP/x) and end of the summer.
Attend class lectures, track attendance, and actively contribute to the academic environment.
Coordinate academic enrichment and support programs, specifically focusing on underrepresented minority students.
Work collaboratively with the Interphase EDGE team to enhance the overall program experience.

Residential Engagement and Administrative Responsibilities:

Attend regular residential staff meetings, taking detailed meeting notes.
Be present during scholars’ dining hours, fostering a supportive residential community.
Maintain a regular presence in the OME office for 2-6 hours weekly, building strong relationships with academic success team staff.
Enforce curfew and act as a residential advisor for first-year students, ensuring a safe and conducive living environment.
Assist in setting up and cleaning up non-academic workshops, contributing to a well-organized and effective program.

Communication, Documentation, and Marketing:

Lead and facilitate group-bonding activities to create a sense of community among scholars.
Purchase necessary supplies and resources based on program budgets and needs.
Coordinate event logistics and agendas, taking detailed meeting notes for future reference.
Contribute content and play a role in the development and dissemination of marketing and publicity materials, with a priority on office publications, flyers, website, and social media.
Provide timely and constructive feedback to scholars, supporting their personal and academic development.
Offer additional support to the OME as assigned, contributing to the success of various initiatives.

Qualifications

Current MIT upper-division student.
Preferred experience in mentoring students.
Experience in and/or a desire to work with students of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
Maintain appropriate and professional behavior at all times.

Benefits and Compensation

Connect with the incoming class of first-year students.
Form closer relationships with OME staff.
Strengthen teaching and group-facilitation skills, as well as assisted supervisory skills.
Be seen as an ambassador for MIT and the OME.
Housing and some meals provided.
$3,200 for the 9-week program and week-long training.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the OME website. Contact the Program Coordinator for Academic Success at interphase [at] mit.edu (interphase[at]mit[dot]edu) if you have any questions about the position.