Assistant Director of Upward Bound

IMPACT PROSPERITY PARTNERS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Impact Prosperity Partners in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Assistant Director of Upward Bound for a full-time, 12-month grant-funded role. You will lead planning, implementation, and oversight of academic enrichment and college readiness services for first-generation and low-income students, ensuring alignment with federal grant requirements and program objectives.

The position involves coordinating program operations, data reporting, participant recruitment and support, field trips, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in TRiO programs, college access initiatives, or youth development.
• Strong knowledge of college admissions processes, financial aid, and FAFSA completion.
• Experience with first-generation, low-income, or underserved student populations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, implementation, and evaluation of Upward Bound goals and objectives.
• Ensures compliance and timely documentation of activities per policies.
• Recruit participants and prepare them for high school graduation and college admission.
• Evaluates programs and services to meet Upward Bound goals.
• Manages data collection, reporting, and alumni tracking.
• Supervises staff and coordinates field trips and outreach activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Master's preferred

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the Role

Impact Prosperity Partners is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Assistant Director of Upward Bound in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and oversight of academic enrichment and college readiness services for first-generation and low-income students. The Assistant Director supports program operations, student engagement, academic achievement, retention, high school graduation, and successful transition to postsecondary education while ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements and achievement of program objectives.

Grant-Funded Position Notice

This position is funded entirely by an external grant and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding. The position may be terminated if funding is discontinued. While grant funding may be renewed, the current funding period ends August 31, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of the goals and objectives of the St. Mary's University Upward Bound programs
• Ensures compliance and the timely documentation of all employee and student activities sponsored by Upward Bound programs with regard to federal and University policies
• Implements programs designed to recruit participants and prepare them for high school graduation, college applications and admission, and successful completion of a college degree.
• Evaluates student programs and services to meet the goals of Upward Bound
• Implements activities designed to strengthen the support of participants' families related to the goals of Upward Bound
• Ensures eligibility requirements are met and appropriately documented for enrolled participants and the successful achievement of goals for individual student education plans
• Maintains effective and positive working relationship with the target high schools to ensure that the educational needs of participants are met
• Plans, implements, and supervises field trips and experiential learning opportunities for students
• Assists with the coordination of senior year pre-college programming, including the completion and timely submission of college applications for admission, financial aid, and housing
• Plans and manages the collection, compilation, and analysis of data for reporting and documentation
• Plans and manages annual follow-up of former participants including but not limited to the development and oversight of an alumni tracking system with respect to educational attainment
• Assists with supervision, training, and development of full-time, part-time, and student employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience working with TRiO programs, college access initiatives, or youth development
• Strong knowledge of college admissions processes, financial aid, and FAFSA completion
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or underserved student populations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage data, maintain records, and assist with federal grant compliance and reporting
• First-generation college graduate strongly preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. The position involves regular travel to assigned target schools, community outreach events, and other program-related activities. Candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed to fulfill program responsibilities. Must have high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; display solid problem-solving and interpersonal skills; work well independently and as part of a team; professional demeanor, appearance and strong work ethic required
• Must have a high attention to detail and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

TRAVEL

• Travel is required for college tours, field trips, professional development tranings, annual and regional TRIO conferences. Some overnight trips required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Working conditions are in an office environment
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Impact Prosperity Partners is a mission-driven organization based in Baton Rouge, LA, dedicated to creating pathways to education, economic mobility, and long-term prosperity for underserved communities. Our team is passionate about breaking barriers and empowering the next generation of leaders through innovative programs and wraparound support. We foster a collaborative, purpose-driven work environment where every team member's contributions truly matter.