Odyssey Program (Center for Access & Success)
Odyssey Program (Center for Access & Success)
Position Title: Graduate Apprentice for the Odyssey Program
Department: Center for Access and Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct one-on-one check-in meetings with sophomore scholars throughout each semester, which includes academic advising and personal/professional development that will continue into the second year of apprenticeship for this group
- Lead administrative efforts with website updates, marketing for events, and the management of social media platforms
- Serve on the Odyssey Program selection committee as interviewer of prospective candidate applications
- Develop parent outreach efforts to increase college knowledge in homes and engage the families of Odyssey scholars via social media, in addition to a newsletter and an advisory group
- Sustain alumni outreach efforts and coordinate the annual Odyssey homecoming tailgate
Career Options: The MHE graduate apprentice will have two years of in-depth experience with workshop facilitation, one-on-one student advising, and program development geared towards underrepresented student populations. Potential careers within student affairs and higher education include roles in functional areas such as academic advising and support, scholarship programs, diversity and inclusion, pre-college programs, university advancement, and alumni relations.