Graduate Assistant Upward Bound

Shepherd University • Shepherdstown, WV

158d • $13

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant for Upward Bound provides essential support to the Upward Bound (UB) Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator. This role involves developing, scheduling, and leading student development workshops, as well as leading small learning group sessions. The assistant will also help in updating student information in the program database, Blumen, and ensure that all student files are complete. Responsibilities include making outbound phone calls to participants and their families, attending afternoon tutoring sessions at various Berkeley County Public High Schools (BCPHS), organizing cultural and graduate school tours, and serving as a chaperone during these activities. Additionally, the assistant will create and write the program newsletter, update the TRiO UB website and social media pages, maintain daily records of student interactions, and assist in creating professional development opportunities for program tutors. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of TRiO Programs, Assistant Director, and Academic Coordinator.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Shepherd University.
• Must be capable of devoting 20 hours each week to work in the Upward Bound Program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a TRiO program participant.
• Has overcome obstacles similar to those of first-generation college students.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and lead student development workshops.
• Lead small learning group sessions.
• Update student information in the program database, Blumen.
• Complete, update, and review all student files for completeness.
• Answer and make outbound phone calls to participants and their families.
• Attend afternoon tutoring sessions at Berkeley County Public High Schools (BCPHS) from 2:45pm-4:45pm Monday - Friday.
• Organize cultural and graduate school tours.
• Serve as a chaperone during cultural and educational activities.
• Create and write the program newsletter.
• Update the TRiO UB website and social media pages.
• Maintain and record student interactions on a daily basis.
• Create professional development opportunities for program tutors.
• Assist UB program participants with academic assignments.
• Coordinate and implement volunteer and service learning opportunities for UB participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRiO Programs, Assistant Director, and Academic Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree