METS Program Assistant
Core
Assist in providing comprehensive academic advising workshops and coordinate college access activities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Role type
Program Assistant (College Access/Advising)
Builds
College awareness programs, advising workshops, and resource distribution for target school cohorts
Domain
Education / College Access
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Academic advising, event coordination, workshop facilitation, conflict resolution, resource referral, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience working with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, problem-solving under pressure
Responsibilities
Co-facilitate college workshops on career exploration, admissions, and financial aid; Serve as a METS Representative at target schools; Distribute program materials and collect student applications; Maintain college center spaces at school sites; Attend school events and staff meetings