Graduate Success Coordinator (part-time)

Racquet Up Detroit is an out-of-school youth development program which uses the sport of squash, in combination with academic tutoring, fitness education, community service, and mentoring to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of Detroit public school students. Founded in 2010 through a collaboration with the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA), Racquet Up works with 165 5th through 12th grade students and 52 post-secondary graduates. 

The organization is currently seeking an experienced youth development specialist to fill the part-time role of Graduate Success Coordinator beginning as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, creative, hard-working, self-starter with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in student coaching, essay writing support, college advising, and/or afterschool programs, preferred.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Programming

• Design and implement college access enrichment programming for high school juniors and seniors
• Provide monthly 1-on-1 check-ins for Racquet Up graduates currently enrolled in college
• Organize annual Racquet Up College Expo bringing together 10+ colleges and college resource representatives with an audience of 100+ program participants and community members
• Plan and chaperone college visits for all students, including annual multi-day college tour for high school juniors, and visiting Racquet Up college students on their campuses
• Support planning and execution of week-long career exploration camp for high school students

Community Building

• Build supportive relationships with high school students and families through regular communication about program participation, attendance, and completion of college access tasks
• Write and design a monthly newsletter to share useful information and engage with the general Racquet Up graduate population 
• Support planning and execution of in-person community events for Racquet Up graduates, including social outings and educational sessions
• Plan and facilitate monthly virtual community gatherings for Racquet Up graduates

Operations

• Collect and input data and records relevant to college access enrichment programming and college check-in programs into Salesforce and Google Drive
• Take an active role in pre- and post-program logistics, including walking/driving students from school to the program facility, and ensuring a safe and orderly dismissal process
• Participate in Education Team meetings; collaborate with Academic Coordinators
• Assist with additional tasks as needed, including support of weekend activities, squash tournaments, and other events/field trips

Accountability/Supervisor/Reporting Structure: 

The Graduate Success Coordinator reports to the Director of Graduate Success and will also complete tasks with other staff members as assigned. 

Typical Schedule/Work Hours: 

24 hours a week. 11am-7pm, Tuesday through Thursday during the school year. The schedule will adjust over the summer to accommodate regular 8:30am-4:30pm summer camp programs. Occasional weekend and evening tasks as assigned. Occasional overnight travel as assigned. 

Compensation and benefits: 

• $27,000-$30,000 annual salary
• Generous paid time off including 15 fixed vacation days, 2 floating vacation days, federal and state holidays as recognized by the Detroit Public School Community District, 3 sick days, and 2 personal days each year

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Racquet Up Detroit is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. 

To Apply 

Please send your resume along with a cover letter expressing interest to Joey Goddeeris, Director of Graduate Success at joey@racquetup.org. No phone calls please. Learn more at www.racquetup.org.

How to Apply

To Apply 

Please send your resume along with a cover letter expressing interest to Joey Goddeeris, Director of Graduate Success at joey@racquetup.org. No phone calls please. Learn more at www.racquetup.org.