Upward Bound Grant Project Director
Upward Bound Grant Project Director
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Position Summary
JOB SUMMARY:Supervise the development and implementation of the Upward Bound program. Supervise the program staff manage program budget and comply with all federal state and college regulations. Disseminate Upward Bound project information to target schools the public and the college staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
- Supervise the Upward Bound staff including all part-time instructors summer staff and tutors
- Supervise the development and implementation of Upward Bound to ensure that the goals and objectives of the grant are satisfied in accordance with U.S Department of Education regulations
- Effectively develop and manage the project budget personnel grant objectives in accordance with state federal and college policies while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Recruit hire and train full-time and part-time staff as needed to support UB goals and objectives
- Supervise and maintain the security of accurate program records including but not limited to participant eligibility contact meetings contact statistical reports participant evaluations assessment purchase orders and relevant documentation budgeting equipment inventory and stipend payments
- Develop publications which are distributed for recruitment purposes
- Determine eligibility of program applicants
- Maintain accurate program records
- Complete and submit all required reports to the U.S. Department of Education and the College accurately and timely
- Manage the development of Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each UB participant based on assessments participant need and other relevant information
- Oversee the development and implementation of innovative programs and activities that prepare students for college and beyond
- Serve high school students with low income first generation and/or disabled and/or low income families
- Cultivate strong relationships with local high schools community partners and families
- Perform a variety of key research and planning tasks associated with the program to ensure academic and college-readiness for program participants
- Increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education
- Provide fundamental support to high school participants in their preparation for college entrance
- Provide counseling to UB program participants on personal/social issues and academic development and performance; make referrals for participants as necessary to other programs and/or agencies and organizations
- Conduct seminars and workshops focused on the needs of participants
- Provide cultural and educational activities for participants in accordance with the grant and in accordance with federal regulations
- Oversee dissemination of program information to the public and college staff
- Serve as a liaison between the college the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies providing services to the college
- Ensure that policies and procedures are in compliance with all grant and federal regulations
- Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees the Alabama Community College System and the College
- Serve on college committees as assigned
- Perform additional duties relevant to the program
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Masters Degree in Counseling Student Personnel Education Administration Social Work or related field required
- Three years experience in administration counseling or teaching required
- Three years experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth in similar programs required
- Excellent supervisory interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with federal programs including applications budgets program coordination and policy development
- Excellent supervisory interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Sensitivity to the needs of youth minorities the disabled and other persons the project may serve
- Excellent rapport with community leaders school officials parents and youth
- Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
September 2025
SALARY:Salary Schedule C3-$50000-$60000. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 7 2025 4:00PM
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().
Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:
NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
