Upward Bound Project Director

Compensation: $57,591

Compensation Type: Salary

Employment Type:

Grade: E03

Department: Contract / Grant Administration

Under general direction of the Dean of Student Services, the Project Director administers the Upward Bound grant by coordinating human, material, and financial resources to implement and maintain program requirements. The Project Director cultivates a student-centered approach to learning while meeting educational and program objectives.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Upward Bound staff.

• Direct the recruitment and selection of Upward Bound participants.

• Assess participant academic and related skills and determine service needs.

• Coordinate development of services including advisement, academic skill-building, cultural enrichment, service learning, career guidance, and activities associated with academic year and summer programs.

• Provide opportunities for parent/family involvement in academic and financial planning.

• Monitor participant progress and maintain data required for administration, accountability, and stipend justification.

• Manage the project budget in accordance with regulations.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with target school personnel and community partners.

• Ensure program evaluation is completed and used for continuous improvement.

• Maintain compliance with Department of Education program regulations, including timely submission of continuation budgets and proposed program modifications.

• Coordinate with Clovis Municipal Schools and Clovis Community College service providers to identify and access support services not funded by the project.

• Attend Upward Bound professional development conferences and workshops; share relevant information with staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, or related field

• Minimum two years’ experience in program/project management in education or social services

• Knowledge and/or experience managing federally funded projects

• Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and supervising programs for disadvantaged youth
• Experience in assessment, academic advising, and/or career guidance
• Familiarity, including personal experience, with challenges facing low-income, at-risk, and first‑generation students

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.