Director, Upward Bound Programs

** Job Title
** Director, Upward Bound Programs
** Agency
* * West Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Upward Bound
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Canyon, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to:
West Texas A&M University:
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** NOTICE -*
* ** All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
**** General

Summary:

** The Upward Bound project director is directly responsible for the successful implementation and continuation of the Upward Bound grant project.  The director will manage and execute all project goals, objectives and activities. Supervise personnel, administer the budget and is responsible for the evaluation of all program activities and services.  The position operates under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs in the Division of Student Affairs at West Texas A&M University.
** Responsibilities:
*** Plan and direct the implementation of the Upward Bound grant project’s goals, objectives and activities.
* Responsible for planning and coordinating all college visits, leadership and cultural activities and the residential summer academy on the University campus.
* Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Upward Bound grant project.
* Responsible for the evaluation of all program activities and services.
* Secure facilities, resources and materials to satisfy project activities and goals. Identify, assess, and provide services for Upward Bound participants as needed.
* Supervise, manage and train full-time and part-time personnel. Responsible for all recruiting, employing and training processes for new project staff.
* Administer, plan, manage the grant project budget, and conduct administrative functions.
* Responsible for collecting data and submitting the Upward Bound project’s annual performance report and other documentation required by U.S. Department of Education on behalf of the University and the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs.
* Work on special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs.
* Maintain positive relationships with university departments and external constituents.
* Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
* This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.
** Necessary

Qualifications:

*** Master's in Education or related field.
* Three (3) years of experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar project/programs for disadvantaged students.
* Two (2) experience with federal TRIO programs, academic u experience in the areas of staff supervision; budget management; program development and evaluation, and reporting and compliance with federal regulations.
* Strong communication, leadership, organizational, administrative, management skills.
* Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting project participants.
* Good driving record.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Doctorate degree.
* Five (5) years of…