Project Director, TRIO Upward Bound

Salary Range: Grant-Funded Professional Staff

Reports To: Vice President of Student Success (Student Affairs)

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 12-Month

Opening Date: 03/04/2026

The TRIO Upward Bound Program (UB) is a 5- year, federally funded (U. S. Department of Education), grant designed to support itsparticipantsin their preparation for college entrance. Participant sin

TRIOUBarepotentialfirst-generation orincome-eligible anddemonstrate academic need. The Project provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately intheir higher education pursuits.

Areas of program services include academic tutoring, academic advising,academic instruction (math, science, reading/writing, foreign language),counseling, financial literacy,college and career readiness,assistance with college planning,mentoring,and cultural exposure.

The current grant cycle is and can be subject to change.

The Director of TRIO Upward Bound(UB) provides strategic, administrative, and financial leadership and oversight for all aspects of the federally funded TRIOUBProgram at Paine College. This position has full authority asdesignatedby the U.S. Department of Education andis responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the management of all project activities and services designed to support low-income students and potential first-generation high school students.

The Director ensures program compliance with federal regulations, supervises staff, manages the program budget and works collaboratively across campus to promote student success and retention.

The Director advocates for and serves the target population whilemaintainingthe program’s goals of increasing the rate at which participants complete high school and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

• Interpret and implement federal guidelines,objectives, and performance goals to ensure accountability and full compliance.
• Provide overall leadership and daily management of the TRIOUBProgramin accordance withthe approved grant and all U.S. Department of Education regulations.
• Oversee the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all TRIO Program services (advising, tutoring,instruction,student success initiatives, services requirement, cultural enrichment, etc.).
• Develop andmaintainannual schedules and timelines to ensure delivery of grantobjectivesand activities.
• Advocate for the needs of first-generationandlow-income students.
• Serve as primary liaison with institutional leadership,college campus, target high schools, parents,community partners, state association, regional association, and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all TRIO Upward Bound communication outlets.
• Prepare andsubmitcompetitive grant application and interim and annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Ensure the approved grant is implemented as outlined.
• Conduct Program and College business in a professional and ethical manner that includes the College’s co revalues
  
  Excellence, Appreciation of Heritage, Integrity, Fiscal Responsibility, and Service.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established College policies, FERPA guidelines, and other applicable laws pertaining togrant management, education, and employment.

• Develop and manage the program budget to ensure compliant, effective use of federal funds.
• Monitor expenditures, coordinate procurement, prepare financial documentation, andmaintainfinancial recordsin accordance with federal and institutionalrequirementsincluding EDGAR.
• Submit annual program budget each year to the U.S. Department of Education for approval.

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff including
  
  Program Coordinators (2), Part-time Office Manager/Budget Assistant, Instructors, Residential Staff,Tutorsand Mentors.
• Provide supervision, required TRIO-related training, professional development, and performance management for staff.
• Plan, lead, and provide guidance on human…