GEAR UP Program Director: Partnerships & Outcomes

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Alabama; On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Project Director to lead GEAR UP operations, ensure federal grant compliance, manage budgets, and evaluate program outcomes. You will coordinate with UAH, schools, and community partners to advance college readiness for participating students.

Responsibilities include grant administration, program leadership, and staff supervision, with occasional evening/weekend duties and travel within-state and nationally for conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience managing federal grant programs and budgets.
• Experience collaborating with schools, districts, and community partners.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and staff development skills.
• Commitment to supporting first-generation and underserved students.

Responsibilities

• Grant Administration, Compliance & Fiscal Management – oversee compliance with federal regs and manage annual grant budget.
• Program Leadership & Partner Collaboration – design, implement, and evaluate student services with districts and partners.
• Personnel Supervision & Staff Development – hire, train, supervise, evaluate grant staff.
• Supplemental Functions & Operational Demands – participate in committees, travel regionally and nationally.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Social Work / Human Services / Business Administration / Public Administration / Education)

Master’s degree (Guidance Counseling, Education, Human Services, Communications, or related)

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Project Director to lead GEAR UP operations, ensure federal grant compliance, manage budgets, and evaluate program outcomes. You will coordinate with UAH, schools, and community partners to advance college readiness for participating students.

Responsibilities include grant administration, program leadership, and staff supervision, with occasional evening/weekend duties and travel within-state and nationally for conferences.