Associate Director, Upward Bound Program Manager

3 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly skilled Associate Director, Upward Bound to assist with the administration, implementation, and continuation of three U.S. Department of Education funded Upward Bound projects. The successful candidate will provide managerial and programmatic oversight for the daily operations of the programs, ensuring the successful recruitment, retention, and participation of program participants.

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
  • 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 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

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