USC College Advising Corps (USC CAC) Advisers play a critical role in delivering high quality postsecondary advising to students within a high school setting. College Advisers assist students with their college searches, applications, financial aid, and enrollment. They also host presentations, workshops, and events focused on supporting postsecondary attainment. College Advisers carefully track student interactions and outcomes via our online student tracker to meet performance metrics and goals. As well, College Advisers are responsible for attending summer training, on-going professional development training, team meetings, and may be asked to work on other partnership projects. College Advisers report to the Program Director at USC and an on-site liaison at their assigned school.
College Advising is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week). The rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.
Please note that the adviser IS a USC employee, but will NOT work on the USC campus. The College Adviser’s primary work location will be a local high school. The high school campus will be in the greater Los Angeles area. (Potential areas include: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and various cities in the San Gabriel Valley).  
The College Adviser position is fixed term and limited to two years. Continuation for the second year is conditional, based upon performance in the first year and funding availability.

​Under general supervision of the Administrator or Designee and Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher; supervise a group of school-age children, work with individual or small groups of children in various activities in an average adult/child ratio of 1 to 20; and participate in other related duties as assigned. 

​Are you passionate about STEM education and eager to gain hands-on research experience in materials science? We are offering an exciting summer internship opportunity tailored for future teachers interested in advancing their knowledge in STEM fields. Join us for a dynamic research experience where you will work alongside graduate students in our cutting-edge laboratory.

Position: STEM Research Internship for Future Teachers
Duration: 8-12 weeks
Location: UC Irvine
Schedule: Part-time (approximately 20-30 hours per week)
Compensation: $20/hr
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About the Project:
This internship program focuses on addressing challenging problems in materials science, particularly in the realm of high-temperature material evolution. As an intern, you will be actively involved in collecting and analyzing data pertaining to the behavior of materials under extreme conditions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our team of graduate students and researchers, gaining invaluable insights into the field of materials science and its applications.
Responsibilities:
•   Assist graduate students in conducting experiments and collecting data related to high-temperature material evolution.
•   Analyze experimental results using various techniques and software tools.
•   Contribute to the interpretation of data and the development of research findings.
•   Engage in discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions with fellow interns and research team members.
•   Developing educational materials and demonstrations
 
Qualifications:
•   Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in education.
•   Strong interest in STEM education.
 
Application Process:
To apply for this internship position, please submit the following documents to Shen Dillon: [email protected]
                     Resume/CV
                     Cover letter outlining your interest in the internship
           
Deadline for Applications: May 1, 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable research experience and contribute to the exciting field of materials science! Join us in shaping the future of STEM education.