Under the supervision of the Director of the Upward Bound Project, the Recruitment and Retention Specialist is responsible for the recruitment and retention of the project’s eligible participants. The Recruitment and Retention Specialist will be dedicated to the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to attract new participants and improve the retention rates of current participants.
- Develop and execute a recruitment plan to meet recruitment goals.
- Build partnerships with high school administrators, counselors, staff and community organizations.
- Represent the project at recruitment fairs, community events, and school visits.
- Coordinate prospective participant events.
- Analyze retention data to identify trends.
- Plan and implement retention programming.
- Assist participants regarding academic standing, goal setting, and college/career planning.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required in education, psychology, public administration, social work or equivalent field.
- Experience in student recruitment, admissions, academic advising, or a similar student-facing role.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for large groups.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Status
Part Time Temporary
Hours
MTWRF (Some Saturdays)
8:00 am-5:00 pm (Some evenings)
Salary/Wage
$23.05
Hourly/Salary
Hourly
Benefits
NA
Review of Applications Begins
09/28/2026
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AP00589P
Open Date
09/16/2026
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online with required materials.