Program Manager, Upward Bound

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Program Manager Upward Bound at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

JobPurpose

TheUpward Bound (UB) Program Manager is vital in empowering low-incomefirst-generation students to pursue higher education. This role involvesleading efforts to identify recruit and enroll high school students into theprogram while providing tailored college preparatory and academic supportservices to help them succeed.

Fromrecruitment to graduation preparation the UB Program Manager oversees variousservices designed to meet the students individual needs. These servicesinclude guiding participants through intake and assessment offering academicadvising and programming connecting them to tutoring resources supportingthem in selecting colleges completing applications and navigating financial aidprocesses like Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition tomanaging participant services the Program Manager ensures the daily operationof the program by supervising full-time part-time and temporary staff. Theirleadership helps create a supportive and effective environment for high schoolstudents transitioning into postsecondary education. This position reports tothe Director Office of Federal TRIO Programs.

EssentialFunctions

• Develop implement and manage programming forthe TRIO Upward Bound Program to enhance the educational success ofparticipants each year while ensuring compliance with grant objectives of Education regulations and University policies.
• Lead the recruitment hiring onboardingtraining supervision and evaluation of full-time and part-time stafffostering a collaborative team dedicated to developing and delivering aninnovative academic and college preparatory curriculum that supports students academicgrowth and smooth transition into higher education.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with WSUstaff and faculty target schools and youth-serving community partners torecruit new students to the program and ensure the success of continuing participants.
• Prepare and monitor grant budget. Complete annual financial reports. Allocate resources and manage expenditures in accordance with federal University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage organized recordkeeping anddata collection systems to track participant eligibility services provided andassess program outcomes. Maintain and update participant files while monitoringtheir performance retention program completion postsecondary enrollment andprogress toward college graduation.
• Prepare and submit the UB grantproposal and annual performance reports in accordance with Department ofEducation guidelines to maintain funding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Masters degree

• Masters degree from an accredited university in education education administration educational leadership higher education counseling social work human services or related field.

Experience Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)

• 5 years of full-time professional experience in student access/success programs.
• 3 years of academic and administrative experience.
• Experience with program management and budget management.
• Experience designing managing or implementing similar programs.
• Experience working with high school or college students within a TRIO/EOP Program preferred.
• Experience with grant proposal writing management and reporting preferred.
• Experience using Blumen Banner or other data management systems preferred.
• KnowledgeSkills and Abilities
• Strong leadership motivational programming and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal communications presentation and information management skills.
• Knowledge of learning theories learning styles educational methods and demonstrated ability to apply student development theories
• Demonstrated commitment to serving and preparing underserved participants for academic success and post-secondary enrollment.

Generic Division

H9212 - Office of Academic Student Affairs (H9212)

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Office environment

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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