Position Summary
This position is located in Detroit Michigan and serves 63 students within a Detroit Public Schools Community District High School and Charter Schools. The Project Advisor assists in planning implementing and administering the goals and objectives of the TRIO Upward Bound Program. This job requires a level of independence to respond to requests from the project director university personnel school administrators community partners students and parents within defined grant regulations guidelines and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in social work education counseling or a related field from an accredited institution. One year of experience working with TRIO and/or high school programs. Experience with student recruitment facilitation record keeping budget management curriculum development and program planning. Ability to work with a diverse student population parents and community members and ability to manage confidential information. Familiarity with university admissions scholarship and financial aid processes. Must be selfdirected a selfstarter and have the ability to work independently. Must be available to travel to campus for trainings/meetings and summer academy. Strong communication skills including written oral and interpersonal. Must be flexible to work evenings weekends and travel as required during the academic school year and summer. Must maintain a valid Michigan Driver License and proof of current automobile insurance coverage. Ability to perform essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in education social work counseling or a related field. Two years of experience working with TRIO and/or high school programs. Experience working with lowincome firstgeneration youth. Experience with precollege summer residential programs. Supervisory/leadership skills.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority