Assistant Program Director Upward Bound

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead the Upward Bound program. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in academic counseling. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives through strategic program development and direct supervision of staff. Join a dynamic team dedicated to educational success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of academic counseling experience required.
• Experience in program administration and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise recruitment of participants and develop activities to meet grant objectives.
• Monitor budget and oversee expenditures for accuracy.

Skills

Academic Counseling

Program Administration

Curriculum Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

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Develop, supervise and evaluate implementation of activities, experiences and mandatory services meant to achieve the objectives of the Upward Bound Classic project grant. Responsible for the day-to-day operations including monitoring the budget, direct supervision of academic advisors and project secretary and establishing relationships with target school principals and counselors.

Essential Functions:

• 25% Supervise and assist with recruitment of participants in compliance with federal regulations; develop experiences, activities and services to meet grant objectives.
• 25% Serve as liaison to school principals and counselors; supervise school visits made by Academic Adviser. Evaluate progress made toward accomplishing grant objectives.
• 25% Monitor budget and oversee all expenditures for accuracy, and as allowable and allocable according to federal regulations.
• 25% Overall management and reporting of progress related to the program, personnel, and participants.

Additional Position Information:

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a related field, such as secondary education, higher education or counseling required. Experience in program administration, working knowledge of curriculum planning and development.

Requires a minimum of 2 years academic counseling experience with excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop and evaluate program activities and provide academic counseling to program participants/or prospective University students required.

Leadership: Direct supervision and evaluation of work as a first-line supervisor over non-exempt staff including hiring, terminating, disciplining; or functional guidance and/or project leadership over exempt staff engaged in activities of a recurring basis.

Application Deadline: May 8, 2025.

Compensation: $45,000 annually

In order to be considered for this position, please attach your resume, cover letter and three professional references. https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers/details/Assistant-Program-Director-Upward-Bound_JR101347?q=JR101347

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Email:

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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Higher Education

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