Graduate Assistant Upward Bound

Department Student Emp TRIO Student Support Services

Provides support to the Upward Bound (UB) Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator with developing, scheduling and leading student development workshops. Provides support to the UB Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator with leading small learning group sessions. Provides support to the Upward Bound staff in updating student information in the program database, Blumen. Complete, update and review all student files for completeness.

Answer and make outbound phone calls to participants and their families. Attend afternoon tutoring sessions at Berkeley County Public High Schools (BCPHS) at Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Musselman, and Spring Mills from 2:45 pm‑4:45 pm Monday – Friday. Work with the Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator to organize cultural and graduate school tours. Serve as a chaperone during cultural and educational activities. Create and write the program newsletter, update the TRiO UB website, and social media pages.

Maintain and record student interactions on a daily basis. Work with the UB Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator to create professional development opportunities for program tutors. Assist UB program participants with academic assignments. Coordinate and implement volunteer and service learning opportunities for UB participants. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRiO Programs, Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator.

• Be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Shepherd University.
• Must be capable of devoting 20 hours each week to work in the Upward Bound Program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Prior experience as a TRiO program participant and/or has overcome obstacles similar to those of first‑generation college students.