Director Trio Upward Bound - Central College (Grant Funded)
Director Trio Upward Bound - Central College (Grant Funded)
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Job Description
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If youre a tech savvy process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals were looking for you.
Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institutions proud tradition of excellence in academics student life and community service.
Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution if youre a collaborator an innovator and a person who gets things done apply today!
SUMMARY
Coordinate all activities related to the continued operation of the Upward Bound Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supervise and manage all general activities of Upward Bound and carry out program policy as established in the federal guidelines;
- Manage all budgetary activities at the program level;
- Manage documentation of confidential records of Upward Bound students;
- Supervise full-time staff part-time instructional personnel and part-time tutors;
- Establish a comprehensive needs assessment system;
- Coordinate cultural enrichment activities;
- Coordinate health services programs;
- Plan a six-week summer program for Upward Bound participants in grades 0-12 and a bridge program for Upward Bound graduates;
- Assist in conducting follow-up study of Upward Bound students (data collection continuous program evaluation and writing research proposal);
- Assist with home visits;
- Assist with individualized counseling;
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with personnel from local high school community agencies and other TRIO programs in the Houston area; and
- Keep a daily log of all program activities performed each day; submits summary of activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education experience knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
Masters degree in a related field of study required.
EXPERIENCE
Four years of full-time professional education and/or student services work experience including development implementation and management of a similar educational program; Two years of student advising experience.
Proposal writing experience required.
Program development experience at the college level preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Familiarity with Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR);
- Skill in budget management;
- Strong oral and written communication skills; and
- Work Hours for the Academic Program Year (Subject to Change):
- September through May work hours will be Tuesday Saturday
- June July and August work hours will be Monday Friday
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited open-admission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Sandra Jacobson Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX 77266
HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement innovation and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Grant
