College Assistance Migrant Program Specialist-Recruitment and Retention

Job Description

  • Job code: 010237
  • Pay grade: D
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Develops and implements marketing strategies and programs to recruit high school Â鶹´«Ã½s with a migrant or seasonal farm working background. Develops strategies and implement programs for retention, serving as its liaison with Â鶹´«Ã½s, parents and other interested parties. Manages and develops retention efforts for continuing College Assistance Migrant Program Â鶹´«Ã½s.

Major duties

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit migrant and seasonal farmworker Â鶹´«Ã½s within assigned in and out-of-state territories. Maintain contact with high schools to identify, recruit and admit Â鶹´«Ã½s into the College Assistance Migrant Program.
  • Develop strategies and implement programs for retention. Advise and coach Â鶹´«Ã½s regarding their pathway and progress towards degree attainment. Manage programs and activities that promote Â鶹´«Ã½ success.
  • Advise and provide Â鶹´«Ã½s and parents with information regarding academic programs and the admissions process.
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver outreach programs in collaboration with high school counselors, administrators or other constituent groups. Arrange visits and tours for prospective Â鶹´«Ã½s and parents.
  • Oversees admissions process from inquiry to enrollment. Implements admissions policies and procedures.
  • Maintain participant records and collect data necessary for all reports and evaluation.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises Â鶹´«Ã½ employees.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • One year's relevant experience.
  • Experience working with a diverse college Â鶹´«Ã½ population

Required other

  • Ability to travel in and out of state.
  • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Valid Michigan Driver’s license.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2023-08-04

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.