Graduate Assistant Upward Bound

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Stubblefield Institute in Shepherdstown seeks a graduate student to support the Upward Bound program by developing and leading workshops for student participants, maintaining their records, and aiding in cultural activities and tours.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week and emphasizes the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Shepherd University.
• Must be capable of devoting 20 hours each week to work in the Upward Bound Program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support UB staff in developing and leading student development workshops.
• Assist with updating student information in the program database, Blumen.
• Organize cultural and educational tours and activities.
• Teach small learning group sessions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

Enrolled in a graduate degree program at Shepherd University

Job description

Department Student Emp TRIO Student Support Services

Job Summary / Basic Function

Provides support to the Upward Bound (UB) Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator with developing, scheduling and leading student development workshops. Provides support to the UB Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator with leading small learning group sessions. Provides support to the Upward Bound staff in updating student information in the program database, Blumen. Complete, update and review all student files for completeness. Answer and make outbound phone calls to participants and their families. Attend afternoon tutoring sessions at Berkeley County Public High Schools (BCPHS) at Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Musselman, and Spring Mills from 2:45 pm‑4:45 pm Monday – Friday. Work with the Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator to organize cultural and graduate school tours. Serve as a chaperone during cultural and educational activities. Create and write the program newsletter, update the TRiO UB website, and social media pages. Maintain and record student interactions on a daily basis. Work with the UB Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator to create professional development opportunities for program tutors. Assist UB program participants with academic assignments. Coordinate and implement volunteer and service learning opportunities for UB participants. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRiO Programs, Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Shepherd University.
• Must be capable of devoting 20 hours each week to work in the Upward Bound Program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a TRiO program participant and/or has overcome obstacles similar to those of first‑generation college students.