Program Manager, Upward Bound Classics, Wheelock College of Education

1 week ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

Program Manager, Upward Bound Classics, Wheelock College of Education

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead our Upward Bound Classics program at Wheelock College of Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the program's curriculum, supervising program teachers, and providing college application, financial aid application, and academic advising and support services to participants.

Key Responsibilities
  • Curriculum Coordination: Hire, train, and supervise teachers; oversee placement testing; coordinate classroom supplies and materials; provide input into the content of classes; create class schedules for participants.
  • College Advising: Conduct college application and financial aid counseling for project's seniors; arrange and conduct college visits for project participants; match project participants with organizations for scholarships and other postsecondary opportunities; teach the Senior Seminar class.
  • Program Recruitment and Oversight: Recruit and retain program participants; regularly review student performance and address disciplinary issues; interview potential participants and make recommendations of acceptance/rejection to project; evaluate MCAS scores and transcripts to place participants on a track (schedule, classes, coursework) to help them improve.
  • Outreach: Work with project directors to liaise with the parents of project participants and staff at target high schools; leverage social media to conduct outreach; attend parent orientations and recruitment events; make classroom visits.
  • Project Management: Maintain records to track achievement of program objectives; assist project director with data collection for reports and program evaluation including participants' end of year high school transcripts, state test scores, and first year of college schedules; and assist with in planning project budget.
  • Special Activities Planning: Plan and implement summer community service and other educational opportunities that are supplemental to Upward Bound core curriculum; assist project director in planning and supervising field trips and special events.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Two years of supervisory experience in prior roles
  • Prior program evaluation and curriculum development experience
  • Prior experience working with underserved and disadvantaged youth
  • Ability to communicate students' needs in a variety of subject areas to a wide range of stakeholders including staff, faculty, graduate students, high school teachers, counselors, and administrators.
  • Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree
  • Coursework in education or other coursework that is relevant to the Upward Bound program objectives
  • Ability to speak multiple languages
  • Prior work experience at Upward Bound, TRIO, or similar educational opportunity programs
Work Modality

This position is 100% on-site with an office located on the world-renowned Boston University campus.

Confidential Data

All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Boston University is considered confidential. Employees must adhere to University and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures; and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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