Strategic Director, Upward Bound Programs

West Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, seeks a Director for the Upward Bound Programs to plan and direct the grant project, supervise staff, administer the budget, and ensure program evaluation and federal compliance. The role requires a Master's in Education or related field, at least three years of TRIO or similar program experience, and strong leadership and communication abilities.

Doctorate is preferred; experience with college access programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's in Education or related field.
• Three years of TRIO or similar program experience.
• Experience with staff supervision, budget management, program development, evaluation, and reporting and compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the Upward Bound grant project’s goals, objectives and activities.
• Coordinate college visits, leadership and cultural activities and the residential summer academy on the University campus.
• Direct all aspects of the Upward Bound grant project.
• Supervise, manage and train full-time and part-time personnel; recruit and train staff.
• Administer, plan and manage the grant project budget and conduct administrative functions.
• Collect data and submit the Upward Bound project’s annual performance report to the DOE.
• Maintain relationships with university departments and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with required online training and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Program evaluation

Reporting compliance

Grant management

Data collection

Project management

Education

Master's in Education or related field

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, seeks a Director for the Upward Bound Programs to plan and direct the grant project, supervise staff, administer the budget, and ensure program evaluation and federal compliance. The role requires a Master's in Education or related field, at least three years of TRIO or similar program experience, and strong leadership and communication abilities.

Doctorate is preferred; experience with college access programs is a plus.