Upward Bound Program Director

Job Description

Embry-Riddle:
Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Upward Bound Director to lead and manage its federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program. This position plays a vital role in preparing students for success in postsecondary education by providing academic instruction, student support services, educational programming, and opportunities for personal and academic growth.

• Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator to develop and implement program timelines, curricula, student services, and educational activities in accordance with grant requirements.
• Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator to ensure academic programming includes instruction in mathematics, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with university faculty, staff, and administration to support program objectives.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive needs assessment system in accordance with U.S. Department of Education and TRIO program requirements.
• Prepare and submit required annual programmatic reports accurately and by established deadlines.
• Monitor student progress and evaluate program outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in the selection and evaluation of program personnel and coordinate with Human Resources to ensure applicants meet institutional requirements.
• Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator and Lead Resident Assistant to develop and oversee the summer program schedule.
• Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator to coordinate the development, implementation, and oversight of training for Upward Bound staff and faculty.
• Conduct staff meetings to assess program effectiveness, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide direction and supervision to program personnel and student staff in support of program goals.

• Develop, implement, and maintain fiscal tracking processes in coordination with the Assistant Dean of Research.
• Monitor and reconcile program budgets using institutional financial reports and required Department of Education fiscal reporting.
• Oversee the program’s Blumen tracking system to support assessment, data management, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Research and Administration (OSRA) and the Department of Education to maintain communication and ensure grant compliance.
• Monitor program expenditures and ensure responsible stewardship of grant funds.

• Serve as the program’s liaison with the university, community organizations, federal and state agencies, and other TRIO programs.
• Oversee the daily operations and coordination of Upward Bound program services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program policies and procedures in collaboration with university leadership.
• Ensure program activities and procedures align with university risk management requirements and policies governing work with minors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by grant and university leadership.

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace…