Path Leader

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolverine Pathways seeks to empower highly motivated students by providing free college preparatory enrichment and guidance for 7th–12th grade scholars in Detroit, Southfield, Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids. Path Leaders will support youth development, help scholars build relationships, and chaperone field trips for in-person programs on Saturdays.

Applicants must commit to all training and programming dates. The role is part-time, with hybrid or remote work options at the department's discretion,

Qualifications

• Experience in community building, group facilitation or mentoring with youth.
• Knowledge of inter-group relations or multiculturalism.
• Desire to improve academic achievement of diverse students.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Experience with diverse populations and detailed record-keeping.
• Background in community engagement or college access programs.
• Strong email etiquette, confidentiality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Foster a community where youth discover and showcase their interests.
• Cultivate norms supporting relations among diverse scholars.
• Facilitate activities with enthusiasm and competence.
• Provide group facilitation for college-going and career exploration.
• Supervise and manage scholar engagement in groups.
• Maintain administrative records per supervisor instructions.
• Be physically present for all in-person sessions.

Skills

Community building

Group facilitation

Mentoring

Diversity experience

Independent work

Record keeping

Youth development

Inter-group relations

Job description

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 Grand Rapids. For more information about Wolverine Pathways, please visit our website.

Job Summary

Path Leaders will facilitate in-person synchronous programs for 7th-12th grade scholars on Saturdays. They will support youth development and foster opportunities for scholars to build relationships with others. Path leaders will help scholars build community, chaperone field trips, facilitate college and career exploration for scholars and assist with logistical tasks.

Path Leaders will be expected to provide exemplary service throughout this employment period. Applicants must commit to all training and programming dates upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Foster a community where youth discover, develop and showcase their interests and identities while building community with one another
• Cultivate community norms and practices that support scholars in building relationships with others who are different from them
• Facilitate activities with competence and enthusiasm
• Provide group facilitation consistent with supporting college-going and career exploration
• Supervise and manage scholar engagement in large and small groups
• Maintain all administrative records in accordance with supervisory responsibilities
• Be physically present for all in-person sessions that are scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Experience with community building, group facilitation, tutoring, coaching, advising, mentoring, or otherwise guiding youth in their development or knowledge consistent with such work
• Knowledge of or practice in inter-group relations or multiculturalism
• Desire to increase the academic achievement of diverse students
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience keeping detailed, accurate and organized records
• Background or experience in community engagement and/or college access programs
• Specific performance-based competencies and/or preferred dispositions to include: tact and courtesy; punctuality and timeliness; professionalism; strong email etiquette; ability to maintain confidentiality, set priorities, attend to detail and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

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.

Work Schedule

• Fall Session
  • 2.5 hours of online pre-session professional development from 10am-12:30pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • Required In-Person Dates
    • Fall Orientation - Saturday, September 19, 2026
    • Pathway Days - October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026
    • UM Dearborn College Visit - October 17, 2026
    • College Prep Conference - October 24, 2026
    • Theme Semester Conference - November 14, 2026
    • Professional Development Conference - December 5, 2026
    • If other in-person dates are needed, 48 hours notice will be provided

Additional Information

• Compensation: $18/hour
• This is a part-time temporary position.
• Upon good performance, this position has the option of being extended into the winter 2027 session

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.