Director Classic Upward Bound TRIO Program

Creighton University • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Provides leadership for Creighton University's Classic Upward Bound programs, one of four federally grant-funded TRIO programs. The programs provide college-preparatory services to first-generation and income-eligible high school students to help them pursue postsecondary education and graduate with a bachelor's degree. The Director oversees program operations as outlined in the grant, including staff management, delivery of grant-mandated services, implementation of the Summer Academy, development of student-success programs, compliance with government and University requirements, reporting, and financial accountability.

The Director collaborates closely with the Director of the Upward Bound Math Science program and with internal and external stakeholders, including local school districts. The role builds partnerships within Creighton University that benefit participants and serves on the Student Success leadership team, supporting divisional efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the assistant or director level administering comprehensive support programs for underrepresented student populations, including individuals from lower socioeconomic and/or racially or ethnically diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience making effective public presentations to varied audiences.
• Understanding of departmental budgets and general accounting principles.
• Ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of community constituents.
• Experience gathering relevant data for reporting, promoting programs, and grant writing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role in higher or secondary education, with program development and staff management experience preferred.
• Prior TRIO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Classic Upward Bound programs and implement grant-mandated services that meet grant and University objectives.
• Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff.
• Implement the Upward Bound Summer Academy.
• Build relationships with external partners and promote the programs' mission, objectives, and philosophy to the University community.
• Interpret federal legislation and regulations relevant to administration of the UB TRIO projects.
• Provide administrative leadership through policy development, report preparation, publications, public relations, and communication with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Develop and implement formative and substantive program assessments and oversee the student data system.
• Prepare continuation and annual performance reports based on federal guidelines and data analysis.
• Contribute to high-quality grant proposals that integrate current U.S. Department of Education priorities, and identify and pursue additional funding for program initiatives.
• Plan, develop, and manage federal and institutional budgets and ensure ongoing financial analysis in compliance with U.S. Department of Education and University fiscal rules and procedures.
• Contribute to Student Success divisional efforts supporting Creighton students' persistence, retention, and overall success as needed.

What This Job Offers

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