How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter must be PAGE 1 of your resume and should outline the following:
- The reasons for your interest in the position.
- Your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position. If applicable, discussion of your skills and experience should indicate:
a. experience in a counseling, college and career readiness, or secondary level teaching/leadership position;
b. experience with facilitating synchronous online and in person learning and engagement;
c. experience rendering college advising services through group meetings, individual meetings, workshops and classroom lessons; and
d. experience working with diverse populations.Job Summary
College advisors will support Wolverine Pathways scholars and families with gaining and increasing knowledge surrounding college preparation and the college application process. College advisors will guide scholars in identifying resources, habits and skills that lead to academic and college success. College advisors are essential to upholding the college going culture and expectations amongst Wolverine Pathways scholars and families.
Mission Statement
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) at the University of Michigan leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable University community. Our office also engages surrounding communities in mission-focused, mutually beneficial partnerships. In support of this overarching effort, four units within our office - the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID), Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), and Wolverine Pathways - all work closely with ODEI to further the strategic vision of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Michigan.
Who We Are
About Wolverine Pathways
Wolverine Pathways seeks to confront the barriers that limit the college and career aspirations of highly motivated students from under-resourced communities. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a wide range of professional and academic pathways. Toward this end, we provide free college preparatory enrichment and guidance for 7th through 12th grade students in Detroit, Southfield, Ypsilanti and 10th through 12th in Grand Rapids. For more information about Wolverine Pathways, please visit our website.
Responsibilities*
Advising/Coaching - (75%)
- Advise 12th graders and their families in completing the college exploration and selection process.
- Help scholars to complete college and financial aid applications;
- Provide one-on-one advising on these and other related matters (e.g., completing FAFSA, CSS Profile, evaluation of scholarships options) and direct them to pertinent resources and offices as warranted.
- Facilitate college advising services to students through individual student meetings, classroom lessons, and college preparation and financial aid events;
- Track application progress, college acceptances, and scholarship awards;
- Facilitate and/or monitor synchronous whole group and half group sessions with guest presenters and scholars on college preparatory topics;
- Support scholars and families by providing knowledge around financial aid and the interpretation of award letters and financial aid packages.
Programming support (25%)
- Assist with planning and staffing Wolverine Pathways virtual and in-person events;
- College advisors will work four Saturday virtual college prep sessions in the Fall and at least two Saturday in-person programs;
- College advisors will support 7-8 programs in the Winter semester that take place on evenings and weekends.
- College advisors will support WP summer programming that takes place July 7th - August 1st (in person daily).
- Regularly check in with scholars and families around their academics, program participation, college applications and applications for WP summer programs;
- Participate in WP staff meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of changes related to education and college readiness;
- Support the Associate Director and Program Manager for College Access in maintaining consistent scholar and family engagement, application completion and the integrity of the college preparation scope and sequence.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a Liberal Arts field;
- At least 2 years of experience providing college advising;
- Prior experience working with high school and college students including low-income and underrepresented populations;
- Project and process management skills; Experience managing large events from start to finish;
- Demonstrated experience using a database to manage student information, monitor success and identify challenges;
- Evening and weekend availability in addition to regular work schedule and travel to remote programming sites if warranted;
- Excellent administrative skills and proficiency in online classroom management;
- Background or experience with diverse populations;
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.