Upward Bound Director

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking an Upward Bound Director to oversee the daily operations of the Upward Bound Program. The role includes maintaining DOE records, ensuring funding continuity, and planning activities for the next grant cycle.

The Director will hire, train, and evaluate staff, manage the program budget, and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements. This is a key leadership position within the university's outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; one year experience with low-income, first generation and minority students; knowledge of collegiate academic and financial procedures.
• Experience with individuals who have overcome educational disadvantages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all University and Federal DOE records about the program.
• Meet all DOE requirements for continued funding of the Upward Bound grant.
• Develop all necessary activities in advance of submission of the next funding cycle for the grant.
• Hire, train, and evaluate all staff members who report to the Director of Upward Bound.
• Manage the Upward Bound budget.

Skills

Student engagement

Community outreach

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Budget management

Staff training

Job description

The Upward Bound Director oversees the daily operations of the Upward Bound Program. The responsibilities include:

• Maintaining all University and Federal DOE records about program.
• Meeting all DOE requirements for the continued funding of the Upward Bound grant.
• Developing all necessary activities in advance of submission of the next funding cycle for the grant.
• Hiring, training, and evaluating all staff members who report to the Director of Upward Bound.
• Managing the Upward Bound budget.

PLEASE NOTE : This position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased. The current funding ends August 31, 2027, pending an extension of the grant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; one year experience in working with low-income, first generation and minority students; and applicant must be knowledgeable of collegiate academic and financial procedure.
• Previous experience in working with individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to the population to be served is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

Standard 40-hour work week with nights and weekends required for certain program activities, specifically during the summer.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

N/A

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  • Not a current Troy University employee
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• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
  • Yes
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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Letter of Reference 1
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff
- Troy University participates in eVerify.