Assistant Director, Upward Bound, 50% FTE

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Director, Upward Bound, 50% FTE 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. The COE Upward Bound Assistant Director is a part time, 24 hours a week, 12-month position, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO program grant. The work hours are irregular and will require evenings and weekends as well as the flexibility to travel. The Assistant Director will report to Dr. Sandra M. Gonzales, the director and grant PI.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or other related field
Three to five years of leadership and grant coordination experience
Experience as an advisor, counselor or educator
General administration skills, such as program development, grant writing, fiscal management and supervision of personnel
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in Spanish and English
Experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth
Experience working with students from a diverse background, particularly English learners

Nice To Haves

Applicants from a low-income and/or a first-generation background will be strongly preferred
TRIO alumni are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Oversight of the academic and summer components
Postsecondary preparation enrollment and success
Program travel and enrichment initiatives
Supervision and training of staff and students
Implementation of evidence-based program design, tracking, evaluation and reporting of outcomes in compliance with stated objectives of Wayne State University and the U.S. Department of Education
Assisting with grant writing and the next cycle of Upward Bound proposal development
Overseeing the recruitment and selection of participants
Academic and personal support of students
Establishing curricular guidelines and benchmarks for academic, personal and cultural enrichment activities, standardized test prep and career exploration
Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with families and schools, as well as members of the institutional and external target communities
Implementation of evaluative measures
Formal reporting of program progress to target schools, the University, and federal offices/agencies
Remaining in compliance with all institutional, local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures