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A cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter must be PAGE 1 of your resume and should:

specifically, outline the reasons for your interest in the position.outline your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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 anotherCultivate community norms and practices that support scholars in building relationships with others who are different from themFacilitate activities with competence and enthusiasm Provide group facilitation consistent with supporting college-going and career explorationSupervise and manage scholar engagement in large and small groupsMaintain all administrative records in accordance with supervisory responsibilitiesBe 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 workKnowledge of or practice in inter-group relations or multiculturalismDesire to increase the academic achievement of diverse studentsDemonstrated ability to take initiative and work independentlyExperience working with diverse populationsExperience keeping detailed, accurate and organized recordsBackground or experience in community engagement and/or college access programsSpecific 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.

Position Details

Compensation: $18/hourThis is a part-time temporary position. Upon good performance, this position has the option of being extended into the winter 2023 session

Required Dates

Fall Session2.5 hours of online pre-session professional development from 10am-12:30pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025Required In-Person Dates: Fall Orientation - Saturday, September 20, 2025College Prep Conference - October 25, 2025Michigan in Motion - November 15, 2025Professional Development Conference - December 6, 2025Pathway Days - October 4, 2025 and October 11, 2025UM Dearborn College Visit - October 18, 2025If other in-person dates are needed, 48 hours notice will be provided
 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.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.