Student Recruitment

Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist

About the Opportunity

Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded college preparatory program that offers assistance to low-income and first-generationcollege-bound students. The focus of Upward Bound is to developskills needed for a college education. UB is dedicated to helpingparticipating students graduate from high school with a solid foundation, including completion of required coursework and astrong GPA, necessary for entering college. Upward Bound continues to support participants to ensure continued college enrollment and,ultimately, graduation.

The Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound programhas played an integral role in the Oakland Unified School Districtfor the last 50 years and is now beginning a relationship with theWest Contra Costa Unified School District to continue building and expanding close relationships with eligible students and their families. The program's ultimate goal is to equip students with theskills and motivation necessary for college graduation.

The Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist provides outreach, recruitment, and administrative support for the Upward Bound program. Reporting to the Director, Associate Director, and/or Office Manager, this position develops and manages comprehensive recruitment initiatives designed to increase participation among students from historically low college enrollment communities. The role works directly with students, families, partner schools, and community organizations to support the student application and onboarding process, facilitate student engagement activities, and assist with program operations.

This is a temporary position through April 2027 with the possibility of extension or renewal for the  academic year. The position may require travel. Compensation is $20 per hour for up to 25 hours per week.

Reports to:

Director, Associate Director, and/or Office Manager

Supervises:
None

• Develop and manage comprehensive and strategic student recruitment initiatives to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities
• Conduct recruitment presentations at feeder school sites and various classes
• Recruit prospective students at open house events and communityoutreach activities
• Use data to identify students who may be eligible for the Upward Bound program
• Support prospective students and families with completion ofthe Upward Bound student application
• Conduct initial student and parent interviews to determineprogram eligibility and assess program fit
• Process applications in a timely manner
• Develop program marketing materials
• Maintain detailed files for program applicants

• Facilitate workshops for newly admitted students duringbi-monthly Saturday College sessions
• Facilitate workshops for newly admitted middle school students during Saturday College
• Conduct outreach via email, text, and telephone to recentlyadmitted students
• Support Upward Bound staff during Saturday College and Wednesday events
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and community partners to support the application and enrollment process

• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement recruitment and engagement activities
• Conduct outreach to area high school students
• Plan and support recruitment events

• Support administrative tasks as assigned by the Program Director and/or Office Manager
• Provide general program and office support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated proficiency in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Inspirational and culturally aware, with demonstrated knowledge of challenges facing low-income and first-generation students
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and different learning styles
• Ability to effectively work with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to manage multiple activities, services, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to multiple school sites
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Resume

Temporary

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to…