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The George Washington University · 1 day ago

Program Assistant, Upward Bound

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$18.06/hr - $23.50/hr

1+ years exp

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.

Higher Education

No H1B

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

Qualification

Bachelor's DegreeStudentsProject ManagementDatabase System ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsJudgmentEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsSelf-StarterDecision-Making

Required

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

Preferred

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