Upward Bound Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Temporary)

Northeastern University•Oakland, CA

5d•$25

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Recruitment of Potential Upward Bound Scholars
Conducting recruitment presentations at feeder school sites
Supporting perspective students and families with completion of the UB Student application
Conducting initial student/parent interview to determine program eligibility
Development of program marketing materials
Maintain detailed files for program applicants
Supporting Student Retention Activities
Facilitate workshops for newly admitted middle school students during Saturday College
Conduct outreach via email, text, and telephone to recently admitted students
Support UB Staff during Saturday College and Wednesday Events
General Office Support
Support with UB administrative tasks as assigned by Program Director and/or Office Manager