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College of the Mainland
Director of TRIO Upward Bound
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A Higher Education Program Director directs one or more programs carried out by a college or university. Often specializes in institutional advancement or engagement.
$103,081 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
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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.
- 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.
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.