Upward Bound Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Temporary)

Company: Northeastern University
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About the Opportunity Job Summary The Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist develops and manages comprehensive and strategic student recruitment initiatives to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities; develops, designs, and implements a wide variety of marketing programs to all target and feeder school sites and community partners. This will include presenting to various classes, recruiting at Open Houses, and using data to identify Upward Bound eligible students. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience High School Diploma Must demonstrate proficiency in a related field Inspirational, culturally aware with demonstrated knowledge and experience in problems facing low-income and first-generation students Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles Must be able to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds Key Responsibilities Recruitment of Potential Upward Bound Scholars Conducting recruitment presentations at feeder school sites Supporting perspective students and families with completion of the UB Student application Conducting initial student/parent interview to determine program eligibility Development of program marketing materials Maintain detailed files for program applicants Supporting Student Retention Activities Facilitate workshops for newly admitted middle school students during Saturday College Conduct outreach via email, text, and telephone to recently admitted students Support UB Staff during Saturday College and Wednesday Events General Office Support Support with UB administrative tasks as assigned by Program Director and/or Office Manager Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate: 25.00

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