Director, Veterans Upward Bound

EKU Master of Public Administration Program; Richmond; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

EKU Master of Public Administration Program in Richmond seeks a Director for the Veterans Upward Bound program to lead services for eligible veterans and oversee compliance with federal guidelines. The role focuses on building relationships with service agencies and managing a multi-staff team.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least three years of higher education experience, with strong budgeting and reporting skills. This is a full-time, on-site role at the Richmond Campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education, or related field is required.
• 3+ years in higher education and direct service experience with meeting needs of low-income/first-generation/disabled or disadvantaged student populations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EKU Veterans Upward Bound program activities and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Supervise and professionally develop program staff.
• Develop and disseminate budgets, grant proposals, and reports; maintain required records of program activity and participants.
• Support office functions by completing other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Higher Education Experience

Direct Service Experience

Education

Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education, or related field

Job description

• 497769


• Richmond Campus


• Student Support Positions


• Fulltime Staff

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Title: Director, Veterans Upward Bound

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77G010 - Student Affairs-Restricted Funds

Division: 5G0000 - Student Success, Engage & Opp-Restr

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Joshua Maynard

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Oversees and manages services within the regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education to assist first- generation, low-income, and/or academically at-risk eligible veterans in eight target area counties to be prepared to succeed in postsecondary education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education, education administration, public administration, or other related field is required.

Experience: Three (3) years of related experience in higher education is required, as well as direct service experience with meeting academic, social and economic needs of low-income/first-generation/disabled or disadvantaged student populations.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties

Veteran Status or experience serving veteran population preferred

• 40% - Oversee all EKU Veterans Upward Bound program activities, including but not limited to, establishing relationships with service agencies and other external stakeholders and ensuring the program is compliant with laws and regulations. - (Essential)


• 20% - Supervise and professionally develop program staff. - (Essential)


• 20% - Develop and disseminate budgets, grant proposals, and other reports and maintain and submit required records of program activity and participants. - (Essential)


• 10% - Support the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement: Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.