About the Opportunity

Reports to : Director, Associate Director, and / or Office Manager

Supervises : None

Month / Year : This is a temporary position through May 2024 with the possibility of extension or renewal for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Mills College @ Northeastern - TRIO Upward Bound

Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded college preparatory program that offers assistance to low-income and first-generation college-bound students.

The focus of Upward Bound is to develop skills needed for a college education. UB is dedicated to helping participating students graduate from high school with a solid foundation (i.

e., completion of required coursework and a strong GPA) necessary for entering college. Upward Bound continues to support participants to ensure continued college enrollment and, ultimately, graduation.

The Mills College @ Northeastern Upward Bound program has played an integral role in the Oakland Unified School District for the last 50 years and now begins a relationship with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to continue to build and expand close relationships with eligible students and their families.

Our ultimate goal is to equip students with the skills and motivation necessary for college graduation.

The Upward Bound Program Assistants provide program administrative assistance to administrative Staff for Upward Bound. This position works directly under the supervision of the Upward Bound Director and / or Office Manager.

Please note that this position may require travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist develops and manages comprehensive and strategic student recruitment initiatives to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities;

develops, designs, and implements a wide variety of marketing programs to all target and feeder school sites and community partners.

This will include presenting to various classes, recruiting at Open Houses, and using data to identify Upward Bound eligible students.

Support students and families throughout the application process.

Interviewing students to make sure they are a good fit for the program.

Process applications in a timely manner.

Must have great communication skills. You will be asked to call students, parents, and partners to support the application process.

Key responsibilities for the Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist include collaborating with staff, conducting outreach to area high school students, planning recruitment events,

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands : Work involves sitting for hours at the computer, which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Driving to multiple school sites. Work includes multiple activities and services with varying deadlines and priorities-some light t lifting to 20lbs. Driving is required.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma
• Must demonstrate proficiency in a related field.
• Inspirational, culturally aware with demonstrated knowledge and experience in problems facing low-income and first-generation students
• Knowledge of child / adolescent development and different learning styles
• Must be able to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds

Dates that the Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist will work

Aug 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th, 31st

Sep 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th, 28th

Oct 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st

Nov 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, 30th,

Dec 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th 21st, 22nd

Jan 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st

Feb 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th 28th, 29th

Apr 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th

Compensation $25 an hour Up to 30 hours a week.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.

Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu / diversity.

Last updated : 2024-02-26