Upward Bound Associate Director

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College seeks an Upward Bound Associate Director to lead two UB grants across eight counties from ABAC's campus in Tifton, GA. You will supervise instructors and coordinators, recruit first-generation low-income students, and ensure compliance with federal grant requirements while coordinating academic support and program activities.

The role requires strategic planning, data collection for reporting, and budget oversight, with travel to grant-related events and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• 2–5 years of TRIO or similar program experience.
• Strong supervision, administration, curriculum design and program planning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise 5–10 staff and work with federal grants.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of two UB grants for eight counties.
• Identify and recruit first generation low-income students to meet objectives.
• Screen new applicants for eligibility and suitability.
• Assess student needs and implement academic support plans.
• Supervise academic program services and staff activities.
• Plan college tours and educational activities for UB participants.
• Prepare and manage program budgets and expenditures.
• Collect data for program evaluation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree in Education or related field

Tools

BLUMEN software

Job description

Job Title: Upward Bound Associate Director

Location: Tifton, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 304201

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Upward Bound Associate Director

Job Description: The Associate Director is responsible for implementation of a US Department of Education TRIO Upward Bound grant. Responsibilities include: Conducting activities to meet project deliverables and objectives, monitoring project progress, ensuring effective operation of program activities at partner schools, gathering data required for institutional and U.S Department of Education reports, coordinating tutoring services, monitoring grant expenditures, budget tracking and adhering to all Federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, including Minors on Campus policies. Reports to: Director of Opportunity Access Programs Department: Opportunity Access Programs

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Direct the daily activities of two UB grants for eight counties


• Identify and recruit first generation low-income students to meet project objectives


• Screen all new applicants for eligibility


• Assess individual participant¿s needs and implement comprehensive plan to provide academic support and monitor academic progress


• Supervise academic program services


• Plan college tours and educational activities for UB participants


• Coordinate workshops for UB participants


• Hire and train personnel as needed


• Supervise personnel including instructors and program coordinators


• Supervises and approves the time and effort of full-time and part-time staff.


• Supervises and implements USG Minors on Campus Policies and Compliance


• Collect and compile data for program evaluation


• Prepare and manage program budget


• Monitor program expenditures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations


• Complete weekly and monthly reports


• Conduct staff evaluations


• Maintain database of student performance for reporting purposes


• Attend Federal, regional, state, and local training as needed to remain current on grant requirements.


• Complete Annual Performance Report


• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING LOCATION & DEMANDS

• This position will be at ABAC¿s main campus in Tifton, GA


• Office setting with minimal lifting or physical requirements


• Some travel in the immediate service area will be required


• Flexibility to work weekends, and /or evenings will be required


• Travel to an annual grant-related conference is required


• Must hold a current Georgia driver¿s license


• This position is exempt from overtime

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor¿s degree in Education or related field
  
  
  • Two to five years of work experience with TRIO or similar program that targets low income, first-generation populations. The work experience must be in at least three of the following areas: supervision, administration, curriculum design, program development and planning, post-secondary admission process, grant implementation, counseling, teaching, and program evaluation.
  
  
  • Basic computer literacy skills with email, Word, and EXCEL programs.
  
  
  • Demonstrated competency in self-motivation and initiative.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  
  • Ability to supervise 5 to 10 full-time and part-time staff.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Qualifications in addition to the previous list:
  
  
  
  • Master¿s degree in Education or related field
  
  
  
  


• Experience working with Federal grants for 3-5 years


• Working knowledge of BLUMEN software

SALARY

commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is 100% grant funded.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at [phone].