Program Manager, Upward Bound - Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (Madison County)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Program Manager for the Upward Bound program in Madison County. The role ensures the program operates in full compliance with sponsor and university policies and oversees activities aligned with the funded proposal.

You will supervise staff, coordinate services, monitor participant progress, and manage budgets with campus partners. Travel to Madison County is required and a background check is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience related to academic and/or student services; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience related to academic and/or student services.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Upward Bound Madison County program complies with policies and regulations; guides program activities and goals.
• Executes plan of operation: inform community, select participants, assess students, develop action plans, monitor progress, and graduate students; supervises staff and manages budgets with department leadership.
• Manages services for participants including tutoring, graduation advisement, financial aid, college enrollment, counseling, mentoring, and enrichment activities.
• Maintains documentation and records according to regulations; coordinates program forms, applications, evaluations, brochures.
• Promote relationships with campus partners; serve on committees; participate in development; perform related duties.

Skills

Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma + 8 years experience in academic/student services

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager, Upward Bound - Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (Madison County)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63497

Department: Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with departmental leadership, ensures that the Upward Bound Madison County program is implemented in full compliance with department, university, and grant sponsor policies, and all other applicable federal regulations and requirements. Manages implementation of the program’s activities, goals and objectives, guided by the funded proposal, federal/ state regulations, and University polices and priorities while keeping the program objectives in mind.
• Executes the plan of operation by informing the community about program, identifying and selecting participants, assessing students, developing individual action plans, assigning services, monitoring participants' progress, and retaining and graduating students. Directly supervises and develops program staff. In accordance with all applicable federal, state and university regulations, effectively manages program budgets in concert with departmental leadership and divisional finance/ human resources staff.
• Manages services for program participants including, but not limited to tutoring, high school graduation advisement, financial aid & literacy, college enrollment, academic counseling, career exploration, mentoring, personal counseling services, and enrichment activities. Provides and facilitates individual and group services to students such as advising, mentoring, tutoring, workshops, and supplemental instruction.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate documentation and records, including student participant records, in accordance with federal and university regulations in conjunction with departmental leadership. Coordinates the development and maintenance of all program forms, including participant applications, evaluation forms, program brochures, and similar publications.
• Promote positive working relationships with campus partners; Serve on department, division or university committees; Participate in professional development; Perform other similarly-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience related to academic and/or student services; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience related to academic and/or student services. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of event planning and ability to coordinate, organize and evaluate meetings and/or events.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.

Contact Info

Stacy Spencer

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Anticipated Salary Range

Low to high $50,000's, commensurate with education and experience.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires traveling to Madison County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.