The George Washington University is a prestigious institution known for its School of Medicine and Health Sciences. They are seeking a Program Assistant for the Upward Bound Program, which aims to support low-income, first-generation college, and disabled students in their academic journey. The role involves recruitment, community outreach, student onboarding, and administrative responsibilities to ensure program success.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and coordinate the recruitment of eligible program participants
- Coordinates and implements various recruitment programs
- Facilitates and establishes partnerships within the community, partner schools and university community on behalf of the program. Maintains clear and concise communication with partner schools
- Develop Marketing strategies for special events relating to eligible population to meet requirements of recruitment efforts
- Assist with the effective communication with target school personnel key personnel, Act as a liaison to support program’s recruitment & retention efforts with Upward Bound students
- Use technology and social media as a means to engage and inform current and potential program participants
- Connect with local organizations/community mentors to support participant programming
- Develop intentional relationships in the community to create partnerships in order to discover ways to successfully guide 8th -12th grade high school student participants to reach their educational/career goals
- Coordinate and supervise student-related programs and events for eligible high school students interested in attending college
- Coordinates onboarding process for new student participants/families and new staff and faculty to the program while facilitating orientation
- Use assessment instruments to measure students participants and family feedback of services being provided
- Oversees all aspects of mentorship and community engagement programming
- Interviewing students and families for admissions into the program
- Works closely with Program Associate Director and Program Director in developing faculty professional development programming
- Travel to TRIO related trips and events with program participants
- Organize and develop student participant ambassadors for recruitment efforts of the program
- Oversee all aspects of planning and developing parent communication
- Managing and maintaining student data records in the form of physical and electronic files
- Responsible for developing and maintaining student records in virtual database and physical file folders quarterly
- Managing Upward Bound external communications to students, partner schools, families, and other stakeholders
- Conducts evaluation and assessment of programs and oversees the collection of data for annual reports
- Oversees tutorial services for program participants including assigning tutors to participants
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferably in education, counseling, communications, project management or related field; Master is preferred (or currently enrolled in a Masters program)
- Demonstrated experience working with students and families from underrepresented areas
- Valid drivers license and willing and able to operate a vehicle with student participants
- Experience in the administration of projects that serve academically disadvantaged, low-income, and potential first-generation college students (such as TRIO programs)
- Strong customer service and organization skills
- Experience working with a database system
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team and collaborate with others
- A self starter
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in resolving problems
- Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to maintain and organize files for students
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- Time off & leave
- Retirement savings
- Tuition
- Well-being and various voluntary benefits
Company Overview
The George Washington University It was founded in 1821, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.gwu.edu.
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