Upward Bound Academic Support Program Specialist

Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Ypsilanti, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Upward Bound Academic Support Program Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of academic support services for students. This role involves advising participants on academic and career planning, supervising residential activities, and collaborating with staff to enhance student development through workshops and field trips.

Responsibilities

• Advise program participants on academic, career, and college planning issues.
• Collaborate with program staff in planning and implementing the residential component.
• Supervise staff and student participants during residential component activities, including evening and overnight supervision.
• Develop and implement workshops and field trips to aid student development, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
• Train residence hall staff in program processes and rules.
• Coordinate activities of the Student Advisory Board and Parent Support organization.
• Annually recruit, interview, and select new program participants.
• Collaborate with program staff in data collection, program planning, and report development.
• Represent the program at meetings, conferences, and other events on campus, at targeted high schools, and in the community.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• One year of teaching, counseling, and/or youth development work experience.
• Capability to plan and implement programs and projects.
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office, Publisher, and social media platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with youth from lower-income and multicultural backgrounds.