Director of OU Upward Bound

The Upward Bound program is a component of the federal TRIO Program to assist low income/first generation, 9th  through 12th graders to graduate from high school and enter post-secondary education. The Director is responsible for the overall implementation of the Upward Bound Program, the day-to-day operations of the program development and management of a comprehensive leadership program. The Director is responsible for program leadership, supervision of staff, and administration of the grant. The Director will assist with the establishment of a student culture where differences are valued, and where students learn self-actualization, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.

Duties

• Oversees the overall administrative operations and delivery of student programs and services.
• Develop strong working relationships with counselors, teachers, and students at sponsored high schools to provide continuous oversight and feedback for the implementation of Upward Bound academic initiatives.
• Supervises program staff, including hiring, firing, training, and evaluating performance.
• Provides budgetary oversight for the Upward Bound budget of over $300,000.
• Track statistics and gather data, to prepare monthly and annual institutional and federal reports including yearly annual progress report.
• Plans program development, conducting needs assessments and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key personnel in targeted high schools to continue to implement program objectives.
• Provide support for recruitment, advising, tutoring, and academic performance/process for 63 high school students.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director to create and implement academic year and six-week on-campus Summer Academic Institute to assist students in preparation for a post-secondary education.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor including one-on-one time with students and staff.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and assessment of Upward Bound to ensure student and program success.
• Provide expertise in conflict resolution strategies to identify and support behavior expectations for academic and summer components.
• Develop educational programs (tutoring, college visits, field trips. Saturday classes, etc.)
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and University policies. 
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Primarily onsite with occasional remote days possible.

Required Education:  Bachelor's Degree in related field.

• 36 months in student programming, student services or closely related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution:  Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 84 months experience.

Skills:

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  Grant program administration
  
• Academic research
• Working with first generation college students and students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education
• Knowledge of college admission processes
• Composition and proofreading skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writings
• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines

Certifications:

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   None
  

Advertised Physical Requirements: 

• Working conditions during Summer Academic Institute and trips may include exposure to extreme temperatures and frequent lifting/moving of supplies.
• Requires ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff.
• Sit for long periods of time.  Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry.  Ability to engage in repetitive motions. 
•  Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Department Preferences:

• Experience in budget management
• Master's degree in Education or related field
• Knowledge of operating within a university culture and setting

Supervision: Yes