Program Manager

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College seeks a leader to oversee the federally funded TRiO Upward Bound program, guiding activities to encourage underrepresented students toward postsecondary education and improved graduation rates.

The role collaborates with school staff, counselors, community agencies and TRIO personnel to ensure program success and compliance with federal requirements, while managing staff and budgets effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years helping middle/high school students with college preparation.
• At least three years supervising TRIO or similar programs serving diverse student populations.
• Experience with grant administration and reporting.
• Ability to adhere to federal and college policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff and annual delivery of services to students.
• Supervise UB daily operations.
• Assist in preparation of project reports for submission to the U.S. Department of Education and college administration.
• Plan, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with target high school staff, faculty and parents in program delivery.
• Recruit prospective students from target schools to the program.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Meet with parents and students to develop individualized educational plans.
• Develop, manage and monitor program budget and expenditures.
• Coordinate marketing and public relations with the College.
• Serve as internal and external program liaison.
• Provide quarterly progress reports.
• Monitor and evaluate program components using student data.
• Attend work and events as scheduled.

Skills

TRIO programs knowledge

First-generation student experience

Grant writing

Budget management

Cultural competency

Policy compliance

Student outcomes tracking

Youth development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social services or related field

Job description

Responsible for the overall design, implementation, management, planning, coordination and success of the federally funded TRiO Upward Bound program. Facilitates the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented students to overcome barriers to postsecondary education, to improve high school retention and graduation rates, and promote college degree attainment. Works with high school administrators, counselors and staff, representatives of community agencies, TRIO staff and student services areas to ensure the success of the program.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social services or related field plus four (4) years of experience assisting middle and high school students with college preparation or working with youth programs, with at least three (3) years of experience supervising TRIO or related programs consisting of a student population with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of TRIO programs.
2. Experience working with students who are first-generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities.
3. Proven success of effective grant administration and writing.
4. Ability to adhere to federal and College policies and procedures.
5. Proven track record of positive student outcomes.
6. Knowledge of youthful behavior and culture.
7. Knowledge of multi-cultural differences and challenges and ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures.
8. Knowledge of budget management

Physical Demands

Examples of Duties:

1. Oversees staff and the delivery of service to students annually.
2. Supervise staff and manage UB daily operations.
3. Responsible for assisting in preparation of project reports for submission to the U.S. Department of Education and/or college administration.
4. Supervises planning, development, implementation and evaluation of program goals and objectives.
5. Works collaboratively with target high school staff, faculty and parents in program delivery.
6. Recruits prospective students from target high school and middle schools to program.
7. Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
8. Meets with parents and students, creating individualized educational plans.
9. Develops, manages and monitors program budget and expenditures.
10. Coordinates marketing and public relations efforts in conjunction with the College.
11. Serves as an internal and external program liaison.
12. Provides quarterly progress reports.
13. Monitors and evaluates program components utilizing student data to meet program goals.
14. Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Number

Posting Number S1450P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/03/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

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EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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