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Science Advisor jobs are open from entry-level to principal across government agencies, nonprofit organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and policy institutes, with specializations in science communication, regulatory affairs, and research policy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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General Statement of Duties:
The primary goal of the Upward Bound Math Science(UBMS) is to prepare high school students for post-secondary education programs that lead to successful careers in STEM related fields. The objectives of the program are: completing a course of rigorous curriculum, secondary school retention and graduation, post-secondary enrollment and post- secondary graduation.
The PT Recruitment Counselor (TRIO Upward Bound Math Science PT College Access Advisor) will provide supervision, guidance and support as well as academic enrichment and educational field trips to low-income and/or first generation college middle and high school participants. Guide students through the college enrollment and financial aid application process. Under the Upward Bound Math Science Director, the PT Recruitment Counselor provides support to students who seek assistance in making informal decisions in the areas that include academic, social, and career services and act as an advocate for program participants.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit at assigned school and manage a caseload of students.
- Handle confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
- Create activities throughout the academic year that supports program objectives.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers and counselors for wrap around services.
- Check-in weekly with students and target school staff for academic progress.
- Attend program events, trips, internal professional development opportunities.
- Provide and coordinate tutoring sessions and academic programming based on academic needs of students;
- Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and school staff about available program activities including workshops, field trips, and virtual sessions.
- Maintain working knowledge of grant objectives and regulations;
- Maintain appropriate grant documentation, including logs of student services in computer applications, and records of student academic progress.
- General office tasks to include email communications, and over the phone customer service etiquette with parents, school administration and staff.
- Participate in professional organizations and attend state conferences in applicable areas (i.e. maintains a working knowledge of assigned area; maintains current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws/regulations; researches new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; participates in professional organizations; attends workshops and training sessions).
- Summer and evening components as directed by the grant. Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Computer skills and ability to lean job-related software, including (but not limited to) Blumen, Aspen, Microsoft suite.
-
One year (1) experience and/or training involving public education, college admissions, academic advisement, or customer service; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Campus Title: TRIO Upward Bound Math Science College Access Advisor
Salary: $36.55-$47.95 Based on MCCC Interval Schedule (Effective 1/2026)
Employee Status: Part Time Grant Funded- Grant Ends 8/31/27
Benefits: No
Hours per Week: 18
Number of Weeks: 44
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
General Statement of Duties:
The primary goal of the Upward Bound Math Science(UBMS) is to prepare high school students for post-secondary education programs that lead to successful careers in STEM related fields. The objectives of the program are: completing a course of rigorous curriculum, secondary school retention and graduation, post-secondary enrollment and post- secondary graduation.
The PT Recruitment Counselor (TRIO Upward Bound Math Science PT College Access Advisor) will provide supervision, guidance and support as well as academic enrichment and educational field trips to low-income and/or first generation college middle and high school participants. Guide students through the college enrollment and financial aid application process. Under the Upward Bound Math Science Director, the PT Recruitment Counselor provides support to students who seek assistance in making informal decisions in the areas that include academic, social, and career services and act as an advocate for program participants.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit at assigned school and manage a caseload of students.
- Handle confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
- Create activities throughout the academic year that supports program objectives.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers and counselors for wrap around services.
- Check-in weekly with students and target school staff for academic progress.
- Attend program events, trips, internal professional development opportunities.
- Provide and coordinate tutoring sessions and academic programming based on academic needs of students;
- Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and school staff about available program activities including workshops, field trips, and virtual sessions.
- Maintain working knowledge of grant objectives and regulations;
- Maintain appropriate grant documentation, including logs of student services in computer applications, and records of student academic progress.
- General office tasks to include email communications, and over the phone customer service etiquette with parents, school administration and staff.
- Participate in professional organizations and attend state conferences in applicable areas (i.e. maintains a working knowledge of assigned area; maintains current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws/regulations; researches new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; participates in professional organizations; attends workshops and training sessions).
- Summer and evening components as directed by the grant. Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Computer skills and ability to lean job-related software, including (but not limited to) Blumen, Aspen, Microsoft suite.
-
One year (1) experience and/or training involving public education, college admissions, academic advisement, or customer service; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Campus Title: TRIO Upward Bound Math Science College Access Advisor
Salary: $36.55-$47.95 Based on MCCC Interval Schedule (Effective 1/2026)
Employee Status: Part Time Grant Funded- Grant Ends 8/31/27
Benefits: No
Hours per Week: 18
Number of Weeks: 44
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in science advisor jobs.
- Advanced degree in a natural, physical, or social science discipline
- Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific findings to non-technical audiences
- Experience advising government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or executive leadership
- Familiarity with federal or state regulatory and policy processes
- Strong written communication skills including briefings, reports, and testimony preparation
- Experience reviewing scientific literature and synthesizing evidence for applied decision-making
Tips for Your Science Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to policy context
Science advisors sit at the intersection of technical expertise and decision-making, so your resume needs to show both. Highlight instances where your scientific knowledge directly shaped a policy recommendation, funding decision, or public communication strategy.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists science advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get specific about your science domain
Hiring managers for science advisor roles want domain clarity fast. Label your specialty explicitly in your headline and summary, whether that is climate science, biomedical research, or energy policy, so your application is not filtered out by keyword screening.
Show your work translating complexity
Committees and executives hiring science advisors care less about publications than about whether you can brief a non-specialist audience. Include two or three examples in your materials where you distilled technical findings into a decision memo, testimony, or public brief.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for science advisor roles often present a live policy scenario and ask how you would advise. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud: what data you would surface, what stakeholders you would consult, and how you would handle scientific uncertainty in your recommendation.
Negotiate scope before title or pay
Science advisor roles vary enormously in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you have a seat at the decision table or are purely a background resource. That distinction shapes the trajectory of the role more than any other variable.
Science Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most science advisors?
The most active employers for science advisors right now are James Madison University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Boston University, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Rhode Island, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high in government contracting and public health organizations.
How many science advisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of science advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in science communication, policy research, and advisory roles tied to federal agencies that do not require on-site clearance or laboratory access. Roles that involve classified work or in-person briefings tend to be fully on-site.
How do you become a science advisor?
Start by earning an advanced degree in a scientific field, then build experience that connects technical knowledge to policy or organizational decisions. Seek roles in research institutes, government agencies, or nonprofits where you author briefings or testify before decision-makers. Volunteer for science communication projects or advisory panels to build a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to translate expertise into actionable guidance.
Can you get a science advisor job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level science advisor roles exist, particularly in nonprofit advocacy organizations, state agencies, and science communication teams. Focus your application on research projects where you briefed faculty, agency staff, or community stakeholders. Internships with legislative offices or science policy fellowships are a direct on-ramp and are actively recognized by hiring managers as equivalent early experience.
What does the science advisor interview process look like?
Most science advisor interviews include a screening call, a panel interview with subject matter experts and policy or communications staff, and a written or oral exercise where you synthesize a technical issue into a recommendation. Some federal and large nonprofit roles add a background review stage. Expect questions about how you handle conflicting scientific evidence and how you communicate uncertainty to stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to science advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to science advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and specialty, and apply directly to each one.
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