Purpose:
The Director is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and supervision of the Upward Bound Program.
Function 1:
Administer and manage the Upward Bound Program.
20 % Time
Function 2:
Supervise the development of individualized service plans and the implementation of college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy services/programming for lowincome and disadvantaged students.
20 % Time
Function 3:
Interview and hire all Project Advisors and supportive staff (Administrative
Assistants, Tutors, Instructors, etc.)
10 % Time
Function 4:
Develop budget and monitor Project expenditures.
10 % Time
Function 5:
Ensure Project staff adhere to the assigned Project's plan of operation, regulations, and related policies and procedures in order to meet individual Project objectives.
10 % Time
Function 6:
Collect and analyze data and conduct internal Project evaluations (formative and summative).
10 % Time
Function 7:
Prepare internal and external reports including the Depatment of Education Annual
Performance Report, grant continuation documents, and other departmental reports.
Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, local and university rules and regulations.
10 % Time
Function 8:

Provide professional leadership and establish effective working relationships with other departments on campus, the community and target schools.
10 % Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in counseling, education, public administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of two-three years experience in the areas of staff supervision; budget management; program development and evaluation; reporting and compliance with federal regulations. This is a leadership position that requires demonstrated organizational skills and abillity to work effectively with high school students, parents and the educational community at large. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of three - five years experience with federal TRiO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students. Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project
Participants.