Upward Bound Program Assistant

Mills Institute @ Northeastern University – TRIO Upward BoundUpward 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 SummaryThe Upward Bound Program Assistant provides administrative support to the Upward Bound program and works directly under the supervision of the Upward Bound Director and/or Office Manager. This position reports to the Director, Associate Director, and/or Office Manager and does not supervise staff. This is a temporary position through May 2027 with the possibility of extension or renewal for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Compensation is $20 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. The position may require travel.Key Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesProvide administrative support, including maintaining a library of college information for students, filing, and managing phone and email communicationsAssist with maintaining student recordsAssist with maintaining inventory of office and program supplies and organize storage roomsAssist with preparing program communications, including phone calls, email correspondence, flyers, and social media contentMaintain office space, event aesthetics, program snacks/meals, and overall cleanlinessMonitor student program spaces and support the enforcement of program expectationsPick up and deliver program snacks and supplies as neededSupport the after-school program, including availability to work until 6:30 p.m.Create weekly Wednesday events for the after-school programDemonstrate knowledge of and support for program mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behaviorAttend staff training, program activities, and the final teacher evaluation closing session; dates will be announced prior to hiringAssist with student recruitment activities at target schoolsAssist with and attend program orientations, training sessions, field trips, and meetingsAttend weekend and evening events as neededLead and/or substitute teach Saturday college workshopsPerform related duties as assigned by the Program Director, Associate Director, or Office ManagerMinimum QualificationsHigh School DiplomaDemonstrated proficiency in a related fieldInspirational and culturally aware, with demonstrated knowledge of and experience addressing challenges faced by low-income and first-generation studentsKnowledge of child and adolescent development and different learning stylesAbility to work effectively with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgroundsAbility to drive as required for program activitiesAbility to sit for extended periods while working on a computer with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work extended hours during overnight travel and while serving as an on-call chaperone during tripsAbility to manage multiple activities and services with varying deadlines and prioritiesAbility to lift up to 50 poundsRequired DocumentsResumePosition Type: TemporaryPay Rate: $20/hour