Assistant Program Manager (GEAR UP), Hybrid

::: {history-node-id="284667"} The Office of Educational Opportunity Initiatives (EOI) at the University of Michigan Flint helps students prepare for and succeed in high school, college, and beyond. Through academic support, leadership development, community engagement, and college preparation programs, EOI connects students from Flint and surrounding communities with opportunities to build skills and pursue their goals. EOI is home to GEAR UP/College Day and several other MI Labor Economic and Opportunity (LEO) special programs. All programs share a common goal to increase the number of Michigan's academically or economically disadvantaged citizens who have the opportunity to complete college degrees and experience career success as active participants in a knowledge based global economy. GEAR UP is just one of several initiatives designed to assist students along the academic pathway from seventh grade through their undergraduate studies. Through our high-quality programs and robust approach to student success, the UM-Flint GEAR UP/College Day Program is excited to work with and serve our school communities preparing them for postsecondary success. ## Job Summary This Assistant Program Manager will report to and assist the Program Manager in all operations of project management for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) and other potential EOI college access programs. In this role, the Assistant Program Manager will assist in the responsibility for pre college programming, directing day-to-day operations and management of the program including supervision of temporary staff, budget oversight, and development. ## Responsibilities* Program Coordination and Implementation - Assist the Pre-College Program Manager with implementing assigned academic year and summer college-access programs. - Coordinate the logistics of all program components - Support the implementation of standardized curricula - Facilitate workshops, student meetings, classroom presentations, and small-group activities at partner schools and on the university campus. - Provide direct support to students related to academic planning, goal-setting, time management, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and postsecondary transition. - Help ensure a holistic environment for participating students and families. School, Family, and Community Engagement - Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for students, families, and in school site coordinators. - Maintain regular communication with key school personnel, school counselors, teachers, administrators, site coordinators, and other partner representatives. - Coordinate school-based program calendars and confirm student participation, facilities, transportation, meals, and other logistical needs. - Support outreach and recruitment efforts within designated schools and communities. - Participate in school meetings, family engagement activities, community events, and campus outreach initiatives. - Assist with creating presentations, flyers, newsletters, emails, social media content, and other materials that communicate program opportunities and outcomes. - Promote positive working relationships among participating schools, community partners, university departments, and funding partners. - Represent the program at approved campus and community meetings when assigned. Program Data, Assessment, and Reporting Collect, Maintain accurate and confidential participant records in program databases and other approved information systems, including SCRIBE or comparable platforms. Monitor the completion and accuracy of required progr :::