Associate Director, Upward Bound Program

2 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking an experienced and dedicated Associate Director to lead the Upward Bound programs. As a key member of the TRIO programs team, the Associate Director will assist in the administration, implementation, and continuation of the three U.S. Department of Education funded Upward Bound projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide managerial and programmatic oversight for the daily operations of the three Upward Bound programs.
  • Ensure the successful recruitment, retention, and participation of program participants in the three UB programs for all target schools.
  • Responsible for ensuring services and student progress are adequately and clearly documented in accordance with federal regulations and office policy.
  • Coordinate the organization and implementation of the Academic and Summer Components.
  • Responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of the Upward Bound programs staff.
  • Build effective relationships with target school staff to ensure programmatic continuity.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in education, social work, or a related area.
  • Relevant professional experience working for a federal TRIO program and/or similar related program(s)/project(s) serving students from underserved or at-risk populations.
  • Experience providing services and programming on a group and individual basis designed to help students overcome social, cultural, and academic barriers to postsecondary education.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the college admissions and financial aid process.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Supervisory and performance management experience.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Virginia Tech is committed to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and conducts over $500 million in research annually.



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