OIM Student Mentor

TITLE                                                  OIM Student Mentor

DEPARTMENT                                  OIM – Operations Information Management

REPORTS TO                                    Nate Trotman, ntrotman@babson.edu

PAY RATE $15/hour

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Operations Information Management (OIM) seeks a Student Mentor to support the instruction of OIM 3536 Scaling Lean Ventures course. The mentor will work closely with the instructor to facilitate student learning and assist with various course-related activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Assisting with Course Instruction: Support students during in-class lab activities.

Supporting Course Logistics: Maintain student attendance records.

Provide technical support to students using course software and tools (e.g., database management systems, data analysis platforms, and other tools).

Assist with the maintenance of the course Canvas site.

Research and Development: Stay current on relevant topics in business intelligence and data analytics.

Suggest modifications and improvements to materials and course content

Explore and evaluate new technologies and tools for use in the course.

Assist with the development of new course materials and assignments.

Prepare and deliver brief lectures or presentations (15 – 20 minutes) on relevant topics during office hours.

Proctor exams and assist with exam administration.

Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

For training, support, and guidance with completing the position responsibilities, the mentor reports to Nathaniel Trotman, Division Coordinator of OIM, and Professor Richard Goulding/ Wiljeana Glover. This position is held under the Operations and Information Management Division. Mentors will also establish collaborative relationships with the OIM Division.

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Candidate will have successfully completed OIM 3536 previously.

Have a solid understanding of core business intelligence concepts, including data processing, database design, data analysis, data visualization, and data warehousing.

Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MySQL, Tableau, Power BI, Web scraping, and NoSQL databases).

Have well-developed communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently.

Strong academic record with an interest in teaching and mentoring.

Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.

Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.  

Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Course Time as listed in Workday and any additional hours as needed

As of 12.21.26 – Course Day/Time: Wednesday 3 pm - 6 pm