Assistant Director, Upward Bound

Assistant Director, Upward Bound

A full time, twelve-month position. The Assistant Director has primary responsibilities for the academic-year tutorial program, composition/literature or math/science curriculum development, the planning and implementation of two satellite summer residential programs, and testing & assessment. The Assistant Director will have supporting responsibilities for a large academic-year cross-age tutorial program, instructional Saturday components, student advising, student recruitment, and cultural enrichment activities. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of the Upward Bound Program.

• Supervision of tutors and tutorial program; includes tutor training, attendance tracking, hiring and dismissal, payroll processing, and field supervision of tutors, Part-Time Tutorial Coordinators, and study hall logistics.
• Coordination of all program and student academic assessment activities: collecting quarter and semester grades and transcripts, administering program testing instruments when necessary; and organizing office systems for collection of all academic data and assessment.
• Recruitment of new program participants at two Upward Bound high schools each year; presentations, assessment interviews, selection recommendations, and, as needed, support for home visits.
• Designs and leads specific academic training for summer program staff: curriculum planning, lesson design, alternative assessment, classroom methodologies and pedagogies, and related topics.
• Set up internship component and logistics for two summer residential programs.
• Coordination of alumni tracking and outreach efforts.
• Serve as residential‑summer coordinator or instructor during the five‑week residential component.
• Collection of data for annual performance report to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Development of core subject instruction (English & composition or social sciences) for summer programs.
• Academic advising for a cohort of Upward Bound participants, including parent follow-up and designing college‑planning curriculum for the assigned cohort.
• Lead role for all outdoor education, community service, and fine‑arts enrichment activities.
• Provide support for parent & community outreach programs and college exploration activities and trips.
• Supervision of two tutorial sessions at target high schools each week.
• Weekly visits to target schools to follow up with students and teachers.
• Drive students and tutors to various program activities and functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required;
Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Demonstrated record of successful experience working in educational programs and/or community services targeting students similar to Upward Bound (low‑income, potential first‑generation college‑bound). Prior experience in a residential summer or year‑round program for low‑income and/or first‑generation college‑bound students (such as an Upward Bound, Summer Bridge, or MESA Program) preferred. One year of high school or college‑level teaching experience in related subjects preferred.

Valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills and ability to take initiative.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking and writing skills preferred, but not required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, File Maker Pro, internet research, and social media navigation.

Category B:
All staff positions, regardless of remote work eligibility, require an initial 30‑calendar‑day on‑campus work period. Based on an evaluation by the supervisor and area Vice President, this position is classified as Category B as defined in the College's Remote Work Policy, with occasional ad‑hoc remote work flexibility (as needed). Your approved remote work arrangements under Category B allow for up to 1 remote work day per…