UPA Middle School College Prep Coordinator

University Prep Schools•Detroit, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The College Prep Coordinator at UPA Middle School will be a high-energy individual passionate about assisting urban middle school students in their post-secondary preparation. This role requires a commitment to distributed leadership, active participation in a professional learning community, and collaboration with families and the community to enhance student achievement. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, independent, flexible, and demonstrate patience and empathy towards adolescents and their families.

Requirements

Strong communication and human relations skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in an educational or human service field.
Experience working with students in a high school setting is strongly preferred.
Experience providing instruction in a classroom setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supports University Prep Schools’ goal of ensuring 90% graduation, 90% post-secondary enrollment, and 90% FAFSA completion through various college and career readiness strategies and initiatives.
Assists college counselor with coordination of college and career readiness activities, trips, and events for students.
Assists college counselor with administrative tasks including file management, college material mailings, and database tracking systems.
Utilizes technology systems and other sources to track and manage data pertaining to summer program activity, college application statuses, and scholarship outcomes.
Provides direct assistance to students with tasks required for successful college enrollment, college entrance exam registration, scholarship completion, and summer program participation.
Conducts ongoing research and provides resources on college admissions, financial aid and scholarship, and summer program opportunities for students.
Develops and disseminates an ongoing list of scholarship opportunities and resources for high school juniors and seniors.
Develops and disseminates ongoing database/listing of summer enrichment program opportunities for grades 9th -11th.
Attends high school staff meetings as determined by school site.
Attends professional development conferences in college admissions and financial aid as required.