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Student Facilitator, Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) in Oncology Program 2024

UT Austin, Dell Medical School, Livestrong Cancer Institutes
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New Temporary Student Position: Student Facilitator, Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) in Oncology Program 2024 at UT Austin, Dell Medical School Livestrong Cancer Institutes

 

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to assist and mentor high school students through the SHE in Oncology Program, July 15 – July 26, 2024.  In this 100% virtual position, Student Facilitators act as chaperones to ensure student safety online while also sharing their college experience and encouraging high school students to pursue careers and course work in STEM fields.  The SHE in Oncology Program is a national program funded by the American Cancer Society that includes 100 students from across the US participating synchronously on Zoom, for 3.5 hours a day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks. 

20 local Central Texas high school students hosted by UT Austin’s Dell Medical School; Livestrong Cancer Institutes will participate.  Students from Title 1 Schools, that are considered to have low socioeconomic status, are from a medically underserved area or would be a first-generation college student in their family are given priority admission. 

The other participating institutions hosting 20 students each are the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Pennsylvania. 

This is an incredible opportunity for a UT Austin student to not only mentor younger learners from wherever they may reside in the summer but hear from and take part in conversations with incredible clinicians and research scientists advancing cancer treatment and health care from all five participating world class institutions.   

The Livestrong Cancer Institutes at UT Austin will hire four UT Austin undergraduate students with an interest in healthcare and/or STEM as Student Facilitators for SHE 2024. 

Responsibilities:

  • Be present online on given Zoom links to work from 8:15AM to 12:15PM, Monday – Friday, July 15 – July 26, 2024.
  • Attend two virtual preparation meetings before SHE begins, one on July 9, 2024 from 11AM to 12:30PM and one on July 11, 2024 from 11AM to 12:30PM.  These meetings will count as paid hours.
  • Help to create an environment of support and encouragement for all participants.
  • Create a short, interactive 20-minute group discussion/activity for local Central Texas student participants.  The discussion should include something you have learned about yourself as a UT Austin student.
  • Accompany small groups of 2-4 Central Texas students to specific assigned online breakout rooms for activities throughout the program day.
  • Carefully watch for any inappropriate or questionable behavior from participants, speakers, or volunteers, and will professionally address it with individuals and program leadership as needed.
  • Take UT Austin hosted participant attendance every day and report to program leadership.
  • Record Zoom sessions and submit them to program leadership at the end of each day of SHE.
  • Take notes – summarize how the camp day went, quick assessments, and submit to program leadership by the end of each camp day.
  • Attend one program debrief meeting on July 29th from 11AM to 12:30PM.
  • Student Facilitators are required to take UT Austin’s online Youth Protection Training and sign documents dispersed by the UT Austin Youth Protection Program once they are hired. A background check may also be a part of this process if you have not already had a background check from UT Austin in the last year.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Must have a UT Austin undergraduate student status.
  • Availability on July 9, July 11, and Monday – Friday, July 15 – 26, and July 29, 2024. (45 total hours)
  • Computer with working Internet, sound connection and video connection capabilities.
  • UT Austin issued Zoom account.
  • Interest in STEM and mentoring high school students.

Career Competencies Gained: 

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand

• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment 

• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization

Hourly pay rate: $15.  

Required documents to apply: Resume, cover letter, 3 references.

More information: SHE Website, Dell Medical School, Livestrong Cancer Institutes Website

Or email Program Manager Kristen Wynn, LCIAdmin@austin.utexas.edu.