Director of TRIO Upward Bound

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Job summary

College of the Mainland is seeking a Director of TRIO Upward Bound to lead program operations, supervise staff, and ensure services benefit low-income, first-generation students preparing for college.

The role requires a Master’s degree in counseling or education and at least five years in higher education or related programs, with grant-based funding and partnership duties with area schools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or education with five years of experience in higher education or high school programs aiding low-income, first-generation students.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including prioritizing work, evaluating performance, and hiring decisions.
• Develops and evaluates programs to retain and graduate students transitioning to college.
• Interfaces with high school administration, staff, and community agencies to provide student services.
• Advises program participants on appropriate high school and college planning.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program leadership

Budget management

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or education

Tools

Datatel Colleague

Job description

Position Title

Director of TRIO Upward Bound

Contract Length

N/A

Class Summary

The Director of TRIO Upward Bound is responsible for directing and supervising all activities related to the provision of the Upward Bound ( TRIO ) program.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Internal/External

Position Type

Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Full Time

Position Funding Type

Grant

Master’s Degree in counseling or education and five (5) years of experience in higher education program or high school program that facilitates low-income, first-generation students attending college. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• Experience at the Director level
• Experience working in a community college or closely with a community college
• Experience working in Trio programs or other similar programs in the high school that serve low-income, first-generation students
• · Applicable computer programs and equipment;
• · Fiscal management practices;
• · Supervisory principles;
• · Budget planning and monitoring;
• · Training program principles, practices and techniques.
• - Strong organizational and project management skills
• - Strong interpersonal skills
• * Monitoring and evaluating staff;
• * Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks;
• * Using computers and software application programs;
• * Facilitating effective group interactions;
• * Negotiations and solving problems;
• * Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge working with Student Access
• Knowledge working with Datatel Colleague
• Knowledge of federal grant funding processes and procedures
• Experience grant writing

Licensing/Certification Requirements

N/A

Job Duties

• · Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• · Develop, implement and evaluate programs designed to retain, graduate students from high school and successfully transition them into college.
• · Interface with target high school administration, staff, and faculty and community agencies in the provision of student services.
• · Advises and counsels program participants on appropriate high school and college plans.
• · Develop, schedule and oversee Saturday meetings, college trips, student success workshops, cultural events, intensive summer program and recognition events.
• · Manage budgets, expense and revenue reports, and other reports required by the Department of Education.
• · Prepares continuation budgets and competitive program proposal in a timely manner.
• · Serves as liaison to area schools, college administrators and community agencies to ensure success of the program
• · Work with federal regulations to ensure appropriate implementation of program services
• · Responsible for submission of annual performance report to the Department of Education
• · Supervises the maintenance of accurate Upward Bound data to generate monthly/quarterly/annual reports that evaluate the performance of participants and the attainment of project objectives and meet reporting deadlines early or on-time.
• · Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Physical Requirements

• · No or very limited physical effort required.
• · No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• · Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• · Saturday work is required for this position.

Minimum Salary Range

$55,673

Mid Point Salary Range

.

Maximum Salary Range

$75,160

Posting Number

AS516P

Posting Open Date

06/25/2026

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Yes

Benefits at College of the Mainland

Paid Leave

• Vacation Leave – All FT, non-faculty, employees – 8hours per month (maximum carryover 240 hours)
• Holiday Leave (observed College holidays that include winter break and spring break)
• Sick Leave – 8 hours accrued per month for full-time employees
• Personal Business Leave – up to 24 hours per fiscal year

Additional Leave Programs

• Sick Leave Bank – optional employee participation program for extended illness protection

Education Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement at College of the Mainland for employees and eligible dependents

Retirement Benefits

• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) or Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) (based on eligibility)
• Voluntary retirement savings options:
• 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Available through approved vendors

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans with employer contribution
• Free access to campus fitness facilities and equipment
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for confidential counseling and support services

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.