Upward Bound Math and Science Project Director Job Fayette area,Alabama USA,Management

Job Overview

The Project Director is responsible for the supervision and management of the staff of the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) project, and for the organization, direction, supervision, and coordination of all UBMS project activities. This includes selection of participants, maintenance of participant records, oversight of tutoring, management of career and financial services, execution of academic and student enrichment activities, college‑readiness activities, and financial aid and scholarship preparedness.

The Project Director has full authority for project administration, which includes managing staff, authorizing expenditures, ensuring effective budget management, refining project goals, and evaluating project activities and annual staff and project performance.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Bevill State Community Colleges Local Salary

Schedule:

C3, Rank: 03 — $57,618 – $81,081.
Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

Administer, direct and control the activities of the Project.

Serve as a liaison between the Associate Dean of Planning, Research & Student Success, the U.S. Department of Education, ACCS Board of Trustees, and other agencies providing services to the college.

Ensure that policies and procedures are in compliance with all grant and federal regulations as contained in EDGAR, OMB, UBMS regulations, and the grant award document.

Maintain contact with the college Business Office to ensure an efficient system of fiscal control.

Manage and control the Project’s budget and expenditures.

Maintain a complete record of grant awards, authorizations, fiscal obligations, and annual budgets.

Ensure that Project objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently and are reported on annually to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ensure that Project activities address the assessed needs of its participants.

Ensure that all Project records are confidentially maintained and project activities are adequately documented.

Assist in selecting, employing, and training Project personnel.

Supervise and evaluate the activities and performance of Project personnel to ensure effective compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Coordinate the Project’s activities to facilitate maximum utilization of staff and other Project resources to enhance overall effectiveness.

Conduct effective evaluation procedures to measure the Project’s stated objectives against actual compliance and report Project progress and problem areas to the Associate Dean of Planning, Research & Student Success.

Prepare and submit applications as required to sustain funding for UBMS activities and events.

Represent the Project on institutional committees relating directly or indirectly to UBMS participants or to the delivery of supportive services to participants.

Perform other program‑essential duties as needed or as requested by the Associate Dean of Planning, Research & Student Success.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a master’s degree in math, science, or education and five (5) years or more experience in an education and/or research setting.
Experience with federal TRIO programs or in the management of federal grants.
Experience working with a diverse, academically challenged, or disadvantaged student population; experience in budgeting and performance evaluation; administrative or supervisory experience; demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication skills; and a background similar to the target population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficient computer usage.

Basic math skills essential for budget transactions and outlay.

Knowledge of administrative procedures.

Supervisory skills and office management.

Demonstrated organizational skills used in program management and report writing.

Personality traits needed for effective counseling of adolescents and effective team collaboration.

Understanding and ability to comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. The Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under its Board of Trustees, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

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