Program Director Upward Bound Yakima County
Program Director Upward Bound Yakima County
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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 4 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1162NNADMINPRO Manager 1162YNADMINPRO ManagerBusiness Title:
Program Director Upward Bound (Yakima County)Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (Fixed Term)Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Upward Bound is a federally funded Title IVTRIOProgram whose purpose is to identify select and assist first generation low income high school students with academic potential for success in postsecondary education. The Upward Bound Program Director has primary responsibility and authority for planning implementation supervision and administration of the Upward Bound Program located in Yakima WA and Cowiche WA. The Director represents the university as primary liaison to the partner schools their communities and the U.S. Department of Education. The incumbent will have responsibility for development and implementation of activities in the Upward Bound Yakima WA Program. The Director will monitor Upward Bound for compliance withTRIOProgram Legislation RegulationsEDGAR andOMBCirculars.
This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon ongoing receipt of federal funding.
The dates of the current grant are September 1 2022 through August 31 2027.
This Upward Bound program is funded for 63 participants each year.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in a relevant field and four 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one 1 year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis.
Fouryear degree and 4 years of experience in secondary or postsecondary education and managing federal/state student educational or collegereadiness programs is required.
Must exemplify supervisory abilities and have experience in working with economically disadvantaged and diverse student populations.
Must have a valid drivers license and serviceable automobile. Must pass a background check.
Professional experience with MS office suite; specifically Excel and Word.
One year of experience analyzing evaluating and creating budgets.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational experience with student or outreach programs including supervision of personnel budget management and strategic planning.
Experience working with parents and/or community groups.
Ability to travel yearround requiring reliable transportation (with mileage reimbursement).
Ability to work occasional evenings weekends and provide supervision during the twoweek residential program during the summer.
Experience in developing programs to serve high school students.
Experience teaching coaching or academic advising.
Three years experience in a TRiO program administrative position; knowledge of TRiO program legislation and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in education counseling or related field.
Familiarity with organization and operation of secondary school/district administration and university/community college systems.
Experience managing tracking and reporting program evaluation data Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience with federal grant programs compliance policies and funding regulations
Familiarity with the educational system in Washington State.
Experience with supervising adults and college students.
Bilingual: Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Additional Information:
Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: May 4 2025
This is a full time 100 FTE) position.
Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31 2027.
Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $4689.05 $6086.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus:
TRIO Upward Bound Yakima County
Area/College:
K12 Education
Department Name:
Upward Bound
Location:
Yakima Valley College
Yakima WA 98902
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Resume
Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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