Pre-College Programs Assistant Director

Opportunity Resource Services•Cleburne, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Director for the Pre-College Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs support first-generation, low-income high school students in Johnson County, TX. This role provides day-to-day oversight of program operations, supervises team members, and leads student recruitment efforts. The Assistant Director facilitates after-school college-readiness activities, coordinates and leads field trips and events, and manages the six-week summer program. The overarching goal of the position is to ensure that participants graduate from high school and successfully enroll in a postsecondary education program. Site Locations: Alvarado and Venus High Schools

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field.
Three years of experience working with disadvantaged youth in educational settings.
Proficient knowledge of college-entry processes, including FAFSA, scholarship essay writing, and degree planning.
Strong ability to manage details, plan and execute program events, and oversee complex tasks.
High proficiency in technology, including social media.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, social work, or a related field.
Experience working in higher education.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Personnel supervisory experience.
Experience working with college admissions and financial aid procedures.
Background similar to students in the program
Direct experience in TRIO programs, or other similar federally funded grant programs.
Experience with project management.
Knowledge of critical systems: JotForms, Google Workspace, & Lacai Database
Knowledge of program compliance requirements and federal regulations.
In-depth knowledge of TRIO regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily team operations to ensure all programming aligns with project objectives.
Lead team meetings as needed.
Assist with expense tracking and budget monitoring in coordination with the Program Director.
Support completion of the Annual Progress Report by ensuring accurate data entry and verification.
Ensure programming, publications, and part-time staff reflect positively on the organization.
Maintain clean and accurate data in the student database and support all required grant recordkeeping.
Produce program reports as needed.
Maintain accurate participant records.
Complete expense requests and track time and effort.
Train and supervise part-time College Access Advisors and Office Assistants.
Provide daily oversight of the After School Program to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Lead planning for field trips to colleges, universities, cultural locations, and hands-on STEM activities.
Support successful postsecondary matriculation by assisting students individually with FAFSA, college applications, and scholarship applications.
Direct and coordinate student recruitment efforts at target schools.
Review student applications and recommend selections to the Project Director.
Ensure program evaluation data is collected for field trips, events, and other program services.
Assist with annual planning for both Summer and Academic Year programming.