Northeastern University
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1. Job Summary
Assist in providing comprehensive academic advising workshops to program participants.
In collaboration with METS team plan and supervise all METS related activities, events, field trips and college tours.
Collaborate with other college access partners and school personnel to promote college awareness for all students.
In collaboration with METS team, assist with coordination and implementation of all facets of the METS Program.
Participate in METS staff meetings.
2. Minimum Qualifications
Experience and ability to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds similar to METS Program participants.
Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate academic support programs including advising, workshops, fieldtrips, assessment, follow-up and resource referral.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently.
Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure or on deadline, maintaining a professional composure when dealing with common problems that occur in events and classroom settings.
3. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Serve as a METS Representative at the assigned target school(s). Program Assistants work with the Academic Advisor to provide assistance in college advising services to assigned cohorts at target schools. Responsible for dissemination of college resources & information throughout the school sites.
Responsible for co-facilitating college workshops through monthly seminars & in-class workshops. Topics addressed through the workshops include: career exploration, college preparation, college admissions information, financial aid, cultural awareness, hands-on activities.
Recruitment & publicity of program services. Distribute and collect METS student applications, share METS informational flyers and program event calendars with current and prospective participants and families.
Maintenance of METS space in College Centers at school sites. Increase college awareness and post current informational flyers for upcoming community events and deadlines for college applications, financial aid applications, and scholarships.
Attendance at School Events: Collaborative meetings & events, parent meetings, back to school nights, registration drives, orientations, college events, etc. Attend weekly METS staff meetings and 1-1 meetings with supervisor.
Position Type
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, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
$25/hour
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