SRELO Mentor

Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Job Location:

Aurora, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking mentors for its Summer Research and Experiential learning Opportunities (SRELO) program for students in grades 11-12. This research program will introduce students across the state to the process of conducting scientific research including designing a research question a literature review gathering data analyzing data and writing conclusions. Students will be required to create a culminating research presentation.

This is a temporary non-exempt position. The selected candidate will be required to work on IMSAs Aurora campus for two weeks over the summer with another two weeks of one-on-one or small group remote work. On campus work will be 40 hours/week and while remote work will vary by the number of enrolled students for a cohort of up to 20 students. This position will begin in June of 2026.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and ExcellenceIMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence Model is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence Diversity Equity Equity-Minded Frame Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual will be responsible for:

Developing a short-term research project(s) for up to 20 students that can result in generation of presentable data.
Guiding and mentoring a group of high school students through a unique research project
Mentoring students through data collection and analysis
Safely using lab or soft to engage students in lab-based or computer-based
An appreciation and understanding of working with diverse populations

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in STEM with scientific research experience.
Broad content background in science
Deep understanding of how to effectively communicate with students on novel science concepts
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work will be performed on site and time is spent working on a computer. This role generally requires written and verbal communication and hearing and visual capabilities. However reasonable accommodations including assistive technology may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform such requirements.

COMPENSATION:

This position is a temporary non-exempt employment-at-will position. Compensation is $46.00/hr for work performed in FY26 and $48.00/hr for work performed in FY27. This position is not benefits eligible.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy disability genetic information marital status political affiliation amnesty arrest record military status unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

OverviewIllinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking mentors for its Summer Research and Experiential learning Opportunities (SRELO) program for students in grades 11-12. This research program will introduce students across the state to the process of conducting scientific research inc...