Outreach Specialist Upward Bound Program
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Job Summary
The University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a full-time term-limited position, Outreach Specialist, Upward Bound Math Science in the TRIO Programs department. This position is grant-funded, as the Upward Bound grant expires August 31, 2027. Responsible for meeting the supplemental high school academic development and non-cognitive personal skills needs of high school youth who are low-income, first-generation to college, and/or have a disability, by providing services that increase the high school academic success, high school graduation, university eligibility and enrollment, and eventual university graduation. The Outreach Specialist provides direct, frequent, and on-going services (academic, advising, non-cognitive development) to project participants during the academic year and summer components. Reporting to the Upward Bound Program Assistant Director, the Outreach Specialist assumes responsibility for event planning (e.g., college tours, staff travel) and conducts recruitment presentations to students, parents, and community members aligned with the project's plan of operation.
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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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