Northeastern University-posted about 1 year ago
$47,840 - $47,840/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Oakland, CA
Educational Services

The Program Assistant for the Mills College at Northeastern University Educational Talent Search (METS) TRIO Program plays a crucial role in supporting low-income, first-generation middle and high school students in Oakland. This position involves assisting with the administration of the METS Program, providing academic support, and advising students on their college preparation journey under the supervision of the Associate Director.

  • Assist in providing comprehensive academic advising, cultural awareness, and diversity workshops to program participants.
  • Assist in providing a transcript evaluation and develop an individual academic plan (IAP) with program participants.
  • In collaboration with METS team plan and supervise all METS related activities, events, field trips and college tours.
  • In collaboration with METS team, assist with coordination and implementation of all facets of the METS Summer Enrichment Program.
  • Support the Summer Program Instructors by implementing classroom management policies and procedures necessary to maintain a productive, effective classroom environment.
  • Provide individual and group tutorial sessions for student participants.
  • Participate in METS staff meetings.
  • Bachelor's degree or working towards a degree, preferably in education, social work, psychology, or related field.
  • Experience working with middle or high school youth in similar academic/educational outreach program.
  • Experience and ability to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds similar to METS Program participants.
  • Ability to coordinate and facilitate academic support programs including advising, workshops, fieldtrips, assessment, follow-up and resource referral.
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently.
  • Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution.
  • Familiarity with TRIO programs or similar college access programs.
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness programs
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Commuting and transportation assistance
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