Program Associate, Upward Bound Program

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 53 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The George Washington University’s Upward Bound program seeks a Program Associate to coordinate the federally funded TRIO initiative, recruit students, build school partnerships, and manage onboarding for new students and families. You will report to the Manager of the Upward Bound Program and support enrollment guidance, events, budgeting, web/marketing, and reporting.

You will also assist in grant writing, faculty development, and ongoing communications with parents, schools, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong customer service orientation and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work with a diverse group and collaborate across teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead recruitment and outreach to identify and enroll eligible students.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for students and families.
• Develop education plans and provide academic/career counseling.
• Plan and deliver college readiness and career development workshops.
• Direct tutorial services and match tutors to students.
• Schedule events and coordinate field trips and college tours.
• Communicate with students via technology and social media.
• Assist with grant writing, budgeting, and data reporting.
• Represent the program at campus, state, and national meetings.

Connaissances

Customer service

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Upward Bound office is a federally funded Title IV TRIO program whose purpose is to identify, select, and assist high school students with their academic potential. The Program Associate, Upward Bound Program facilitates school, family, and community support for Upward Bound participants, develops and facilitates academic and summer component curriculums, and monitors participant academic progress. This position is expected to recruit students, form/maintain healthy partnerships with existing and new school partners, and manage the onboarding process of new students and families. This individual reports to the Manager, Upward Bound Program.

The Program Associate for the Upward Bound Program provides operational coordination and management on behalf of the program. Serving as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and university stakeholders, this role answers inquiries and provides functional administrative support—including enrollment guidance, event planning, budget tracking, web/marketing support, and report preparation. Operating under general supervision, the position also recommends policy and procedural updates to assist in maintaining standard operational efficiencies.

• Lead recruitment and outreach efforts to identify and enroll eligible 8th–12th grade high school participants. Review applications, interview candidates, evaluate transcripts, and verify eligibility per U.S. Department of Education guidelines.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for incoming students, families, staff, and faculty.
• Develop personal education plans, deliver academic/career counseling, guide goal setting, explain university policies, and provide social interventions and mentorship.
• Design and execute college readiness, career development, and academic workshops, seminars, and classes.
• Direct program tutorial services, match tutors to students, and monitor academic progress.
• Plan, schedule, and chaperone program events, activities, field trips, and college tours (including occasional overnight travel).
• Utilize technology and social media to communicate with and engage current and prospective students.
• Administer assessment tools to gather participant/family feedback and conduct program evaluations for annual reporting.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and may lead/delegate duties to instructors, tutors, student workers, and support staff.
• Collaborate with the Program Associate Director and Program Director to design faculty professional development.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Upward Bound and parents, school personnel, university offices, and community representatives.
• Establish community partnerships, engage local mentors, and oversee the Parental Advisory Board, mentorship initiatives, and parent communications.
• Assist with grant writing, prepare budget requests, and manage program data.
• Represent the program at campus, state, regional, and national meetings and functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Job Description Summary

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Upward Bound office is a federally funded Title IV TRIO program whose purpose is to identify, select, and assist high school students with their academic potential. The Program Associate, Upward Bound Program facilitates school, family, and community support for Upward Bound participants, develops and facilitates academic and summer component curriculums, and monitors participant academic progress. This position is expected to recruit students, form/maintain healthy partnerships with existing and new school partners, and manage the onboarding process of new students and families. This individual reports to the Manager, Upward Bound Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in education, counseling, communications, project management, or a related field; Master is preferred (or currently enrolled in a Masters program)
• Responsible for developing and maintaining student records in a virtual database and physical file folders quarterly.
• Experience in the administration of projects that serve academically disadvantaged, low-income, and potential first-generation college students is a plus (such as TRIO programs).
• Strong customer service and organization skills.
• Has experience in working with a database system is desired.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team and collaborate with others.
• A self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in resolving problems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle is preferred.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain and organize files for students.

Hiring Range

$52,741.91 - $72,476.48

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family Academic Affairs

Sub-Family Program Administration

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Tutoring 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only

Yes (University Wide)

Posting Number: S014534

Job Open Date: 10/23/2026

Job Close Date: 10/26/2026

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.