Director of TRIO Upward Bound College of the Mainland

• 3.9 Texas City, TX Job Details Full-time $53,532
• $72,269 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program 403(b) Qualifications School experience Staff performance monitoring Computer operation Staff supervision Project management in education Fiscal management Expense management Academic institution experience Employee training Task prioritization Desktop applications Personnel management in education Managing budgets as an executive education administrator Computer skills Colleges/universities Events management Staffing management General management Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application. Benefits at College of the Mainland Paid Leave Vacation Leave

• All FT, non-faculty, employees
• 8 hours per month (maximum carryover 240 hours) Holiday Leave (observed College holidays that include winter break and spring break) Sick Leave
• 8 hours accrued per month for full-time employees Personal Business Leave
• up to 24 hours per fiscal year Additional Leave Programs Sick Leave Bank
• optional employee participation program for extended illness protection Education Benefits Tuition Reimbursement at College of the Mainland for employees and eligible dependents Retirement Benefits Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) (based on eligibility) Voluntary retirement savings options: 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Available through approved vendors Benefits Comprehensive health insurance plans with employer contribution Free access to campus fitness facilities and equipment Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support services Position Details Position Information Posting Number AS516P Position Title Director of TRIO Upward Bound Contract Length N/A Class Summary The Director of TRIO Upward Bound is responsible for directing and supervising all activities related to the provision of the Upward Bound (TRIO) program.

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External Position Type Exempt Staff Employment Status Full Time Position Funding Type Grant Posting Detail Information Minimum Education/Training/Experience Master's Degree in counseling or education and five (5) years of experience in higher education program or high school program that facilitates low-income, first-generation students attending college. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Preferred Education/Training/Experience Experience at the Director level Experience working in a community college or closely with a community college Experience working in Trio programs or other similar programs in the high school that serve low-income, first-generation students Minimum Knowledge & Skills Applicable computer programs and equipment; Fiscal management practices; Supervisory principles; Budget planning and monitoring; Training program principles, practices and techniques. Strong organizational and project management skills Strong interpersonal skills Monitoring and evaluating staff; Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks; Using computers and software application programs; Facilitating effective group interactions; Providing student events; Negotiations and solving problems; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Preferred Knowledge & Skills Knowledge working with Student Access Knowledge working with Datatel Colleague Knowledge of federal grant funding processes and procedures Experience grant writing Licensing/Certification Requirements N/A Job Duties Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Develop, implement and evaluate programs designed to retain, graduate students from high school and successfully transition them into college. Interface with target high school administration, staff, and faculty and community agencies in the provision of student services. Advises and counsels program participants on appropriate high school and college plans. Develop, schedule and oversee Saturday meetings, college trips, student success workshops, cultural events, intensive summer program and recognition events. Manage budgets, expense and revenue reports, and other reports required by the Department of Education. Prepares continuation budgets and competitive program proposal in a timely manner. Serves as liaison to area schools, college administrators and community agencies to ensure success of the program Work with federal regulations to ensure appropriate implementation of program services Responsible for submission of annual performance report to the Department of Education Supervises the maintenance of accurate Upward Bound data to generate monthly/quarterly/annual reports that evaluate the performance of participants and the attainment of project objectives and meet reporting deadlines early or on-time. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Physical Requirements No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Saturday work is required for this position. Minimum Salary Range $53,532 Mid Point Salary Range . Maximum Salary Range $72,269 Posting Open Date 06/25/2026 Posting Close Date Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to

Applicant Please NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application. Benefits at College of the Mainland Paid Leave Vacation Leave

• All FT, non-faculty, employees
• 8 hours per month (maximum carryover 240 hours) Holiday Leave (observed College holidays that include winter break and spring break) Sick Leave
• 8 hours accrued per month for full-time employees Personal Business Leave
• up to 24 hours per fiscal year Additional Leave Programs Sick Leave Bank
• optional employee participation program for extended illness protection Education Benefits Tuition Reimbursement at College of the Mainland for employees and eligible dependents Retirement Benefits Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) (based on eligibility) Voluntary retirement savings options: 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Available through approved vendors Benefits Comprehensive health insurance plans with employer contribution Free access to campus fitness facilities and equipment Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support services EEO Statement College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992. Quick Link to Share for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.com.edu/postings/4492 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position? 0-1 1-3 3-5 5-7 7+
• Are you available to work on Saturday and occasional evenings? Yes No
• Do you have a Master's degree or higher from at an accredited institution?

Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts (1 of 3) Letter of Recommendation Additional Transcripts (2 of 3) Additional Transcripts (3 of 3) Licensure/Certification