Assistant Director, Pre-College Upward Bound Programs

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the Pre-College Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs in Tarrant and Dallas counties, TX.

You will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and drive student recruitment and readiness activities. The role leads field trips, six-week summer programming, and FAFSA/college-app support to help students graduate and pursue postsecondary education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field.
• Three years of experience working with disadvantaged youth in educational settings.
• Proficient knowledge of college-entry processes, including FAFSA, scholarship essay writing, and degree planning.
• Strong ability to manage details, plan and execute program events, and oversee complex tasks.
• High proficiency in technology, including social media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily team operations to ensure all programming aligns with project objectives.
• Lead team meetings as needed.
• Assist with expense tracking and budget monitoring in coordination with the Program Director.
• Support completion of the Annual Progress Report by ensuring accurate data entry and verification.
• Ensure programming, publications, and part-time staff reflect positively on the organization.
• Maintain clean and accurate data in the student database and support all required grant recordkeeping.
• Produce program reports as needed.
• Maintain accurate participant records.
• Complete expense requests and track time and effort.
• Train and supervise part-time College Access Advisors and Office Assistants.

Skills

Project management

Student supervision

Data entry/recordkeeping

Public speaking

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field

Master’s degree in education, social work, or a related field

Tools

JotForms

Google Workspace

Lacai Database

Job description

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the Pre-College Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs in Tarrant and Dallas counties, TX.

You will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and drive student recruitment and readiness activities. The role leads field trips, six-week summer programming, and FAFSA/college-app support to help students graduate and pursue postsecondary education.