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Michigan State University College of Engineering · 3 weeks ago

Professional Aide Project Pay

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20K/yr - $20K/yr

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking recent graduates to serve as College Advisers in public high schools across Michigan. The role focuses on mentoring low-income, first-generation students through the college enrollment process, providing essential information and support for their transition to post-secondary education.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Interacting with high school students and/or families in the assigned high school to provide relevant information about the post-secondary education experience and the college admission/financial aid processes:

Encourage each student to consider a broad range of appropriate college choices

Develop for each student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid

Help each student complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications

Assist each student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid

Provide information regarding high school course selection, test taking skills, and basic financial planning to help ensure students are college-ready

Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities

Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer services and emphasize the necessity of post-secondary study

Collaborate with local community groups—particularly Local College Access Networks (LCANs)—to provide college access services outside school setting and hours

Host regular workshops for the families of students to discuss topics relevant to college preparation

Establish productive professional relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in assigned high school as well as other community-based college access representatives

Assess, in consultation with MSUCAC leadership, and the communities Local College Access Network, the particular assets and needs of assigned school, and adapt programs and activities to fill gaps, reinforce existing activities, and avoid duplication

Actively seek the advice and counsel of the on-site supervisor at assigned high school

Assist in the assessment and promotion of the program

Assist MSUCAC to identify, collect, and interpret key progress and outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of the MSUCAC program

Submit regular progress reports to the MSUCAC documenting progress and outcome data

Represent MSUCAC, as requested by program staff, to promote the program and the service being done in the schools

Maintain regular professional communication with school staff and MSUCAC staff

Qualification

Admissions advisingFinancial aid advisingProgram developmentCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsLeadership abilitiesOrganizational skillsTeam-orientedCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, in any major, within the last 3 years OR Bachelor's degree from any university, in any major, within the last 3 years AND graduated from a partner high school indicated here: https://linktr.ee/msu_cac

Must Successfully pass background check as required by MSUCAC and the assigned school district

Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising

Participate in required training

Participate fully in monthly professional development coordinated by MSUCAC supervisors

In consultation with your supervisors, seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development

Resume and cover letter

Preferred

Proven ability to connect effectively with students, faculty, and staff, including those from diverse backgrounds

Previous experience demonstrating strong leadership abilities, influencing others in a positive manner while achieving goals, and effectively communicating ideas and generating support for ideas

Ability to accomplish duties independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills

Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organizational skills

Demonstrate program development and management experience

Willingness to handle complex and detail-oriented responsibilities

Team-oriented towards program design, implementation, and evaluation

High energy, creativity, ability to assume responsibility; take initiative and develop new programs