Upward Bound Program Director: Strategy, Compliance & Impact

Jobtailor; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Milwaukee, WI seeks a senior program leader to oversee the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound initiative. You will align operations with Department of Education guidelines and institutional goals to ensure compliance and successful performance.

You will develop long-range plans, manage budgets, supervise staff, and coordinate data, reporting, and partnerships with schools and community organizations. A Master’s degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, liberal arts, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience with program coordination or management in education, counseling/advising, pre-college programming, and/or student support services.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, underrepresented, and/or academically disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program.
• Align program operations with U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant guidelines and institutional goals.
• Develop and implement short- and long-range program plans.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Act and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Communicate with the U.S. Department of Education regarding grant performance and compliance.
• Monitor performance objectives and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Prepare and submit Annual Performance Reports, budgets, and federal documentation.
• Lead development and submission of the competitive five-year federal grant renewal.

Skills

Program Coordination

Compliance With Federal Regulations

Curriculum Development

Budget Management

Staff Supervision

Strategic Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Recruitment

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Jobtailor in Milwaukee, WI seeks a senior program leader to oversee the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound initiative. You will align operations with Department of Education guidelines and institutional goals to ensure compliance and successful performance.

You will develop long-range plans, manage budgets, supervise staff, and coordinate data, reporting, and partnerships with schools and community organizations. A Master’s degree and relevant experience are required.