Upward Bound Assistant Director: Academic Programs Lead

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services is looking for an Assistant Director to manage the academic-year tutorial program and lead summer residential programs. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as supervising tutors, coordinating assessments, and providing academic advising for students.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrable experience with low-income students, and strong communication skills, with a salary range of $70,304 to $73,000.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of successful experience working in educational programs targeting low-income students.
• Prior experience in a residential summer program for low-income students preferred.
• One year of high-school or college-level teaching experience in related subjects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tutoring program including training, attendance tracking, and logistics.
• Coordinate program assessment activities and collect academic data.
• Recruit new participants through presentations and interviews.
• Design academic training for summer program staff.
• Set up internship component for summer programs.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Outstanding problem-solving skills

Bilingual Spanish speaking and writing skills

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and FileMaker Pro

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

FileMaker Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Claremont Colleges Services is looking for an Assistant Director to manage the academic-year tutorial program and lead summer residential programs. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as supervising tutors, coordinating assessments, and providing academic advising for students.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrable experience with low-income students, and strong communication skills, with a salary range of $70,304 to $73,000.