Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Assistant Director of Upward Bound
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the TRIO programs director the assistant director is responsible for assisting with the administration implementation and continuation of the three U.S. Department of Education funded Upward Bound projects. These three unique programs Roanoke City Salem and Southwest VA are dedicated to encouraging and preparing income eligible potential firstgeneration college students and/or students who are considered academically atrisk by federal definitions to pursue a postsecondary education.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Education Educational Administration Counseling Social Work or a related field
Relevant professional experience working for a federal TRIO program and/or similar educational access program
Experience with the college selection and enrollment process including demonstrated knowledge of financial aid and financial literacy academic and career advising college admissions and selection processes
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with varied constituents ranging from university administration school personnel to participants and their families
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to develop working relationships with persons of culturally diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and underrepresented students and their families
Experience working for educational programs that address the needs of income eligible first generation college and students with demonstrated need
Demonstrated ability to write and secure local state and/or federal grants/proposals
Pay Band
N/A
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to a budget maximum of $65000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
05/12/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
