Career Prep Coordinator
University Prep Schools
12 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Bachelor's
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: U Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI 48202Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreePosition Overview
UPrep is seeking a visionary, relationship-driven Career Prep Coordinator to serve as the district-level architect of our career exploration and career-connected learning infrastructure across all three UPrep high school campuses. Reporting to and co-creating career programming directly alongside the Director of College and Career Readiness, this individual will build the systems, partnerships, and programmatic frameworks that ensure every UPrep high school
student has access to intentional, equitable, and high-quality career education — from 9th grade exploration through 12th grade immersive experience.
This is a builder's role. The right candidate is energized by the opportunity to create something from the ground up, is deeply committed to the young people of Detroit, and understands that access to professional opportunity is an equity issue as much as an educational one.
Key Responsibilities
Career Exploration Infrastructure
In partnership with the Director of College and Career Readiness, design and implement a district-wide Career Exploration Pathway that scaffolds student career development across grades 9–12 at all three UPrep high school campuses
Develop and deliver career readiness curriculum, workshops, and programming including career interest assessments, educational development plans, career portfolio development, and postsecondary planning
Facilitate one-on-one career advising and navigation sessions with students to support goal setting, career exploration, and professional skill development
Build and maintain systems for tracking student participation, growth, and outcomes across career readiness programming
Aspire Internship Program Coordination
Lead the coordination and implementation of the Aspire Internship Program —UPrep's paid, 160-hour immersive internship experience for select 10th–12th grade students
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with trusted employer and business partners committed to providing meaningful, student-centered internship experiences
Support students through the full internship cycle — including interview preparation, professional development, worksite coordination, and ongoing check-ins throughout the experience
Coordinate wraparound supports including transportation, professional attire, and meals to ensure all students can fully and equitably participate
Plan and execute the Aspire Capstone Presentation, where interns publicly share their internship journey, growth, and professional aspirations
Employer & Community Partnership Development
Proactively identify, engage, and steward a portfolio of community and employer partners aligned with student career interests and UPrep's career pathway priorities
Represent UPrep professionally in external partnership meetings, community convenings, and career-connected learning networks
Maintain and grow a pipeline of high-quality internship and career exposure opportunities for UPrep students
Collaboration & Network Leadership
Serve as a support to the Director of College and Career Readiness, ensuring alignment and consistency of programming across all three high school campuses
Collaborate closely with school counselors, college advisers, teachers, and campus leadership to integrate career readiness into the broader student experience
As the Aspire model scales, support the transition to campus-embedded Career Prep Coordinators at each of the three high schools and contribute to the onboarding and alignment of those positions
QualificationsQualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, business, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in career development, workforce development, school counseling, youth programming, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build and manage community and employer partnerships
Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, school staff, and external partners
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Deep commitment to educational equity and belief in the potential of every UPrep student
Experience working in urban school settings preferred
Preferred
Experience designing or coordinating internship or work-based learning programs
Familiarity with career readiness frameworks and best practices
Experience with data tracking and program evaluation
UPrep is seeking a visionary, relationship-driven Career Prep Coordinator to serve as the district-level architect of our career exploration and career-connected learning infrastructure across all three UPrep high school campuses. Reporting to and co-creating career programming directly alongside the Director of College and Career Readiness, this individual will build the systems, partnerships, and programmatic frameworks that ensure every UPrep high school
student has access to intentional, equitable, and high-quality career education — from 9th grade exploration through 12th grade immersive experience.
This is a builder's role. The right candidate is energized by the opportunity to create something from the ground up, is deeply committed to the young people of Detroit, and understands that access to professional opportunity is an equity issue as much as an educational one.
Key Responsibilities
Career Exploration Infrastructure
In partnership with the Director of College and Career Readiness, design and implement a district-wide Career Exploration Pathway that scaffolds student career development across grades 9–12 at all three UPrep high school campuses
Develop and deliver career readiness curriculum, workshops, and programming including career interest assessments, educational development plans, career portfolio development, and postsecondary planning
Facilitate one-on-one career advising and navigation sessions with students to support goal setting, career exploration, and professional skill development
Build and maintain systems for tracking student participation, growth, and outcomes across career readiness programming
Aspire Internship Program Coordination
Lead the coordination and implementation of the Aspire Internship Program —UPrep's paid, 160-hour immersive internship experience for select 10th–12th grade students
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with trusted employer and business partners committed to providing meaningful, student-centered internship experiences
Support students through the full internship cycle — including interview preparation, professional development, worksite coordination, and ongoing check-ins throughout the experience
Coordinate wraparound supports including transportation, professional attire, and meals to ensure all students can fully and equitably participate
Plan and execute the Aspire Capstone Presentation, where interns publicly share their internship journey, growth, and professional aspirations
Employer & Community Partnership Development
Proactively identify, engage, and steward a portfolio of community and employer partners aligned with student career interests and UPrep's career pathway priorities
Represent UPrep professionally in external partnership meetings, community convenings, and career-connected learning networks
Maintain and grow a pipeline of high-quality internship and career exposure opportunities for UPrep students
Collaboration & Network Leadership
Serve as a support to the Director of College and Career Readiness, ensuring alignment and consistency of programming across all three high school campuses
Collaborate closely with school counselors, college advisers, teachers, and campus leadership to integrate career readiness into the broader student experience
As the Aspire model scales, support the transition to campus-embedded Career Prep Coordinators at each of the three high schools and contribute to the onboarding and alignment of those positions
QualificationsQualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, business, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in career development, workforce development, school counseling, youth programming, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build and manage community and employer partnerships
Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, school staff, and external partners
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Deep commitment to educational equity and belief in the potential of every UPrep student
Experience working in urban school settings preferred
Preferred
Experience designing or coordinating internship or work-based learning programs
Familiarity with career readiness frameworks and best practices
Experience with data tracking and program evaluation