TRIO Upward Bound Program Manager

TRIO Upward Bound Program Manager Posting Details

Posting Number: S14375P

Working Title:

TRIO Upward Bound Program Manager

Department: VPI-Office for Student Success

Location:

Athens Area

Salary: $58,000+ (Commensurate with experience)

Employment Type:

Employee (Full Time)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8am–5pm (with flexibility for peak program/summer hours, nights, weekends).

Recruitment Period: 11/13/2025 – open until filled. Preferred review by 11/24/2025. Proposed starting date: 12/15/2025

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

• At least three years of experience in educational projects designed to impact educationally non‑traditional students.

Manages the daily operation of three federally funded Upward Bound Programs, performing general administrative duties; marketing services; supervising staff, recruiting, hiring and training staff; evaluating staff annually; overseeing all Upward Bound services provided to participants; establishing procedures to select middle and high school students for participation and verifying their eligibility; maintaining compliance with federal TRIO requirements; maintaining records in compliance with federal and University policies.

• Experience and training in managing similar projects, higher education and supervising, maintaining budgets, writing reports, and program evaluations.
• Retention strategies and collegiate curriculum, terminology, and pivoting to online resources.
• Ability to set goals, based on participant needs, individual group and virtual service delivery coordination.
• Knowledge of services, objectives, regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication and experience supervising staff, experience with data management systems, experience conducting program evaluations and administering projects, and excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and collegiate curriculum terminology.

• Develop the Programs’ annual goals and objectives for three federally funded TRIO grants.
• Plan and oversee all project services to participants during the academic year and summer component.
• Establish procedures to select middle and high school students for participation and verify their eligibility (includes all marketing).
• Supervise and coordinate the activities and responsibilities of professional support staff.
• Maintain an efficient management and record‑keeping system acting as a repository for all personnel records and procedures.
• Execute the management plan to monitor the achievement of the Program goals and measurable objectives.
• Compile and submit all annual and semi‑annual reports for the University, State, and US Department of Education through the OSSA’s Assistant Director for Access.
• Deal effectively with and serve as a principal program representative to students, parents, secondary and post‑secondary school personnel, community agencies as well as various college personnel.
• Ensure a supportive environment for all participants.
• Supervise staff, recruiting, hiring and training staff.
• Evaluate staff annually.
• Establish and implement staff development activities.
• Participate in state, regional, and national staff development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional development.
• Engage in and support OSSA, UGA, and external committees, presentations, and events; assist with new and emerging work projects.

• Ability to drive to site schools and programming events as needed.
• Ability to lift 10–15 lbs.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and confirmation of credentials and employment history. A credit check is required for positions with financial responsibilities.

Recruitment Contact: OSSA Recruitment Contact Email ossa

Required Documents:
Resume/CV, Cover Letter, List of References with Contact Information.

Optional Documents:
Other Documents #1, Other Documents #2.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.