Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Must have
- High School Diploma
- Demonstrated proficiency in a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Inspirational and culturally aware, with demonstrated knowledge of challenges facing low-income and first-generation students
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and different learning styles
- Ability to effectively work with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to manage multiple activities, services, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- Clean driving record and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to multiple school sites
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Full description
About the Opportunity
About Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound
Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded college preparatory program that offers assistance to low-income and first-generation college-bound students. The focus of Upward Bound is to develop skills needed for a college education. UB is dedicated to helping participating students graduate from high school with a solid foundation, including completion of required coursework and a strong GPA, necessary for entering college. Upward Bound continues to support participants to ensure continued college enrollment and, ultimately, graduation.
The Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound program has played an integral role in the Oakland Unified School District for the last 50 years and is now beginning a relationship with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to continue building and expanding close relationships with eligible students and their families. The program’s ultimate goal is to equip students with the skills and motivation necessary for college graduation.
Job Summary
The Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist provides outreach, recruitment, and administrative support for the Upward Bound program. Reporting to the Director, Associate Director, and/or Office Manager, this position develops and manages comprehensive recruitment initiatives designed to increase participation among students from historically low college enrollment communities. The role works directly with students, families, partner schools, and community organizations to support the student application and onboarding process, facilitate student engagement activities, and assist with program operations. This is a temporary position through April 2027 with the possibility of extension or renewal for the 2027-2028 academic year. The position may require travel. Compensation is $20 per hour for up to 25 hours per week.
Reports to: Director, Associate Director, and/or Office Manager
Supervises: None
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Recruitment of Potential Upward Bound Scholars
- Develop and manage comprehensive and strategic student recruitment initiatives to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities
- Conduct recruitment presentations at feeder school sites and various classes
- Recruit prospective students at open house events and community outreach activities
- Use data to identify students who may be eligible for the Upward Bound program
- Support prospective students and families with completion of the Upward Bound student application
- Conduct initial student and parent interviews to determine program eligibility and assess program fit
- Process applications in a timely manner