Postion Summary
The Assistant Director/Counselor reports directly to the Director of the Federal TRiO Programs. The Assistant Director/Counselor will organize and provide leadership for the program. Directs and manages the Upward Bound Math & Science Program, staff, and participants. Experience in working with low-income, first-generation students. Assistant Director/Counselor shall work on a 12-month contractual basis.
Duties
Responsible for the effective coordination of all program activities that are commensurate with the program's goals and objectives. Establish all educational activities. Responsible for direct leadership of the program. Assists in proposal development; Assumes responsibility for coordinating the recruitment, identification, selection, and orientation of program participants. Completes all reports and student appraisals as required; meets with the accountant monthly to reconcile the program's budget; assists with determining the utilization of program funds and managing the budget. Evaluates the performance of all staff members; collects data to be used in the evaluation of the program; attends regional conferences, national conferences and professional development workshops related to program functions and management; maintains accurate and confidential records of all client contacts; prepares follow-up reports on former participants; assists with all areas of project management including preparations of the Annual Performance Report for the program; adheres to the Department of Education guidelines; prepares monthly reports detailing accomplishments, problems, projections, etc. Provides the overall leadership for the summer residential camp, which is conducted in June and July of each year. Organize weekly activities, identify speakers, develop itineraries for post-secondary tours; assist with identifying instructors based on qualifications listed in the grant. Mandatory travel required; Other duties assigned by the TRIO Director.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A minimum of a Master's Degree in Guidance & Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required. A minimum of three (3) years in a position performing the above duties and responsibilities; experience in working with low-income, first-generation students.
Date of Position Opening
2026-08-17
Application Deadline
Until position filled
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Job listing
Job Posting- Assistant Director-Upward Bound Math & Science Program 2026.08.17.pdf
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