Program Manager - TRIO Cobb County

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College in Atlanta seeks a Program Manager to lead the federally funded TRiO Upward Bound program. The role designs and implements activities to encourage underrepresented students to pursue postsecondary education and improve high school retention, graduation, and college attainment.

You will collaborate with high school staff, counselors and community partners; supervise staff, manage daily operations, and prepare reports to the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in TRIO or similar college-access programs.
• Experience with low-income and first-generation students.
• Knowledge of TRIO regulations, compliance, and reporting.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and oversee UB daily operations.
• Prepare reports for U.S. Department of Education and college administration.
• Develop and evaluate program goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with target high school staff, counselors and parents.
• Recruit students from target high schools and middle schools.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and expenditures.
• Coordinate marketing and public relations in conjunction with the College.
• Serve as program liaison and provide quarterly progress reports.

Skills

TRIO knowledge

Grant administration

Budget management

Data reporting

Student outcomes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Counseling/related field

Tools

Blumen data system

Reporting tools

Job description

The Program Manager is 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, Counseling, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in TRIO or similar college access programs
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income and first-generation students
• Strong knowledge of TRIO regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Experience with student data systems (e.g., Blumen) and reporting tools

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Physical Demands

Examples of Duties:

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

Percentage Of Time

Posting Number

Posting Number S1419P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/11/2026

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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