Assistant Director Classic Upward Bound Program

Creighton University•Omaha, NE

13h

About The Position

The Assistant Director of the Classic Upward Bound Program helps ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education/Labor regulations and grant objectives while providing leadership in program operations, student services, and community partnerships. The role collaborates 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 academic, career, and financial aid literacy advising; supports students with high school graduation planning, college admissions, FAFSA completion, scholarships, and career exploration; and monitors student progress through case management, documentation, and follow-up. The position also recruits eligible students for Classic Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science, develops and delivers college-preparatory programming, and assists the Director with program administration, grant compliance, data collection, and special projects. Programming takes place on Creighton’s campus, in local schools, during Saturday Morning School, and through the Summer Academy.

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 comprehensive academic, career, and financial aid literacy advising to high school participants.
Assist students 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 into the Classic Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs.
Develop and implement academic and pre-college preparatory workshops focused 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 activities supporting grant objectives, data collection, regulatory and institutional compliance, and grant requirements.
Coordinate special projects, workshops, college visits, and summer programming.
Assist in supervising the Upward Bound tutoring program.
Contribute to Student Success divisional efforts supporting Creighton students’ persistence, retention, and overall success as needed.