Michigan State University · 4 days ago
Professional Aide Project Pay
Detroit, MI
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$31K/yr - $31K/yr
3+ years expMichigan State University is seeking to help more Michigan students pursue post-secondary education through the College Advising Corps. The role involves providing support to high school students in their transition to college, focusing on mentoring low-income, first-generation students and assisting them with the college admission and financial aid processes.
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Responsibilities
Interact 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
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
Qualification
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
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
Demonstrated program development and management experience
Willingness to handle complex and detail-oriented responsibilities
Team-oriented attitude toward program design, implementation, and evaluation
Exhibits high energy, creativity, and ability to assume responsibility, take initiative and develop new programs
Benefits
Living stipend $31,000.00
Education Award $7,395.00
Health Insurance (medical)
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$118.22MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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Stephanie Vasko
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