Upward Bound Director — Elevate Student College Access

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Job summary

College of the Mainland is seeking a Director of TRIO Upward Bound to lead program operations, supervise staff, and ensure services benefit low-income, first-generation students preparing for college.

The role requires a Master’s degree in counseling or education and at least five years in higher education or related programs, with grant-based funding and partnership duties with area schools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or education with five years of experience in higher education or high school programs aiding low-income, first-generation students.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including prioritizing work, evaluating performance, and hiring decisions.
• Develops and evaluates programs to retain and graduate students transitioning to college.
• Interfaces with high school administration, staff, and community agencies to provide student services.
• Advises program participants on appropriate high school and college planning.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program leadership

Budget management

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or education

Tools

Datatel Colleague

Job description

College of the Mainland is seeking a Director of TRIO Upward Bound to lead program operations, supervise staff, and ensure services benefit low-income, first-generation students preparing for college.

The role requires a Master’s degree in counseling or education and at least five years in higher education or related programs, with grant-based funding and partnership duties with area schools.