Employment

Apply to work with the Math & Science Learning Center

The MSLC is grateful for the talented team of undergraduate students who help lead daily operations (Ambassadors) and academic support programming (Peer Learning Assistants).  The student team plays a critical role in establishing the welcoming learning environment and sense of community among visitors in the MSLC.  Please use the links below to apply for available positions!

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Our dedicated team of MSLC Ambassadors greet all visitors, help direct visitors to the various academic services provided in the Center, assist with general logistics including the sign in process, provide necessary supplies to visitors, keep center clean through out the day, assure no one is eating, and support staff with any given tasks.

We are no longer hiring for Fall 2024.

If you would like to be considered for Spring 2025, please submit the interest form and email us your Spring 2025 schedule as well as resume to mslc@uic.edu.

Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. We will contact those who meet our role qualifications. Please note that hiring is limited in the Spring semester.

Thanks so much for your interest in joining our team!

 

Please reach out to the MSLC (mslc@uic.edu) with questions anytime!

Ambassador Interest Form

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Science Peer Learning Assistant (Peer Leader) to support student learning in select Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, or Physics courses.  Peer Leaders facilitate engaging academic support for students in introductory-level courses through drop-in hours, classroom support, and review sessions.

If you are interested in a spring 2025 position, please:

1) read the informational sheet provided (click here),

2) complete the form at the link below, and  

3) complete the new Handshake application (Job #: 9432766).

If your interest and experience match position availability, the staff will do their best to contact you as soon as possible.  Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we may not respond to all applications, and the hiring process may continue through the start of the Fall semester.  We really appreciate your patience with this process!

All new Peer Leaders are required to complete a training course (NATS 200) during their first semester of work to help prepare them for this role and provide ongoing support.  NATS 200 will be offered: Tuesdays 11:00-11:50AM in Spring 2025.  Registration information will be provided during the hiring process.

Please reach out to the MSLC Director (dlubi@uic.edu) with questions anytime!

Peer Leader Interest Form - Spring 2025

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Math Peer Learning Assistant (LA) to support student learning in select Mathematics and Statistics courses. Math Learning Assistants use their excellent math and communication skills to facilitate engaging academic support for students in classrooms, as well as drop-in and review sessions.

 If you are interested in a future position, please:

1)  Complete the LA Interest Form at the link below;

2)  Complete the new Handshake application for Job #9434766.

Once our plans and needs for the Spring 2025 LA Program are determined, a staff member will contact you if there are positions available that match your interests and experience. At that time, you will be asked for more detailed information. Please be patient, as this process may continue into early in the spring semester. 

All new Peer Leaning Assistants are required to complete a training course (NATS 200) during their first semester of work to help prepare them for this role and provide ongoing support. NATS 200 will be offered on Tuesdays 11:00-11:50 AM in Spring 2025. Registration information will be provided during the hiring process.

Questions? Pease email the MSCS Program Coordinator at MathLearnAssist@uic.edu.

Math LA Interest Form - Spring 2025

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Thanks so much for your interest in supporting UIC student learning!

For information about Fall 2024 Math Grader positions, please contact the MSCS Undergraduate Studies Office (dus-mscs@uic.edu)

 

Fall 2024 Math Grader Application