Project Advisor/Upward Bound

CMU • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

This position is located in Detroit, Michigan and serves 63 students within a Detroit Public Schools Community District High School and Charter Schools. The Project Advisor assists in planning, implementing and administering the goals and objectives of the TRIO Upward Bound Program. This job requires a level of independence to respond to requests from the project director, university personnel, school administrators, community partners, students, and parents within defined grant regulations, guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience working with TRIO and/or high school programs.
• Experience with student recruitment, facilitation, record keeping, budget management, curriculum development and program planning.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, parents, and community members and ability to manage confidential information.
• Familiarity with university admissions, scholarship and financial aid processes.
• Must be self-directed, a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Must be available to travel to campus for trainings/meetings and summer academy.
• Strong communication skills, including written, oral and interpersonal.
• Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends and travel as required during the academic school year and summer.
• Must maintain a valid Michigan Driver License and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, social work, counseling or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with TRIO and/or high school programs.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation youth.
• Experience with precollege summer residential programs.
• Supervisory/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, implementing and administering the goals and objectives of the TRIO Upward Bound Program.
• Respond to requests from the project director, university personnel, school administrators, community partners, students, and parents within defined grant regulations, guidelines and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees