Assistant Director Classic Upward Bound Program

Creighton University • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Assistant Director helps ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education and Labor regulations and grant objectives while providing leadership in program operations, student services, and community partnerships. The role works collaboratively with metro-area high schools, Creighton University departments and programs, community organizations, families, and program staff to increase college access, retention, and success for low-income, first-generation students.

The Assistant Director delivers comprehensive academic, career, and financial aid literacy advising; supports students with graduation planning, college admissions, FAFSA completion, scholarships, and career exploration; and monitors participant progress through case management and follow-up. The position recruits students for Classic Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science, develops and delivers college-readiness programming, assists with daily program administration and grant compliance, and helps supervise the tutoring program. It also contributes to divisional efforts supporting Creighton students' persistence, retention, and success as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, social work, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience working with college access, TRIO, GEAR UP, Upward Bound, educational outreach, or similar programs.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and career planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and student information systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to target schools and program events.
• Knowledge of educational equity, college access, and student development principles.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze program data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners.
• Commitment to serving diverse populations and promoting educational opportunities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with program coordination, data management, and federal grant compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual academic, career, and financial aid literacy advising to high school participants.
• Assist participants with high school graduation planning, college admissions, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, and career exploration.
• Evaluate and monitor participant progress through regular case management, documentation, and follow-up.
• Recruit eligible low-income, first-generation students for Classic Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science.
• Develop and implement academic and pre-college preparatory workshops on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, leadership development, and student success.
• Deliver programming on Creighton's campus, in local schools, during Saturday Morning School, and through the Summer Academy.
• Assist the Director with daily administration and operation of the Classic Upward Bound program, including grant-objective activities, data collection, regulatory and institutional compliance, and coordination of special projects, workshops, college visits, and summer programming.
• Assist in supervising the Upward Bound tutoring program.
• Contribute as needed to Student Success divisional efforts supporting Creighton students' persistence, retention, and overall success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level