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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.
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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:
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:
judy1@uakron.edu
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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.
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