Assistant Dir.-Upward Bound Math & Science

Tougaloo College; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tougaloo College seeks an Assistant Director/Counselor to lead the Upward Bound Math & Science Program, directing staff and participants and coordinating program activities. The role requires strong leadership and experience with low-income, first-generation students. The position is 12-month contractual, reporting to the TRIO Director.

Responsibilities include budgeting, grant reporting, proposal development, and data-driven evaluation, with travel for meetings and conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Guidance & Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant program or staff leadership experience.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all program activities and educational events.
• Lead the program and manage staff and participants.
• Assist with proposal development and budget management.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and evaluation data; travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budget management

Grant writing

Reporting

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree

Guidance & Counseling

Job description

Postion Summary The Assistant Director/Counselor reports directly to the Director of the Federal TRiO Programs. The Assistant Director/Counselor will organize and provide leadership for the program. Directs and manages the Upward Bound Math & Science Program, staff, and participants. Experience in working with low-income, first-generation students. Assistant Director/Counselor shall work on a 12-month contractual basis.

Duties

Responsible for the effective coordination of all program activities that are commensurate with the program's goals and objectives. Establish all educational activities. Responsible for direct leadership of the program. Assists in proposal development; Assumes responsibility for coordinating the recruitment, identification, selection, and orientation of program participants. Completes all reports and student appraisals as required; meets with the accountant monthly to reconcile the program's budget; assists with determining the utilization of program funds and managing the budget. Evaluates the performance of all staff members; collects data to be used in the evaluation of the program; attends regional conferences, national conferences and professional development workshops related to program functions and management; maintains accurate and confidential records of all client contacts; prepares follow-up reports on former participants; assists with all areas of project management including preparations of the Annual Performance Report for the program; adheres to the Department of Education guidelines; prepares monthly reports detailing accomplishments, problems, projections, etc. Provides the overall leadership for the summer residential camp, which is conducted in June and July of each year. Organize weekly activities, identify speakers, develop itineraries for post-secondary tours; assist with identifying instructors based on qualifications listed in the grant. Mandatory travel required; Other duties assigned by the TRIO Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

A minimum of a Master\'s Degree in Guidance & Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required. A minimum of three (3) years in a position performing the above duties and responsibilities; experience in working with low-income, first-generation students.