Program Manager

Morehouse College Portal • Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

Responsible for the overall design, implementation, management, planning, coordination and success of the federally funded TRiO Upward Bound program. Facilitates the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented students to overcome barriers to postsecondary education, to improve high school retention and graduation rates, and promote college degree attainment. Works with high school administrators, counselors and staff, representatives of community agencies, TRIO staff and student services areas to ensure the success of the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social services or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience assisting middle and high school students with college preparation or working with youth programs.
• At least three (3) years of experience supervising TRIO or related programs consisting of a student population with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, plan, coordinate, and ensure the success of the federally funded TRiO Upward Bound program.
• Facilitate the development of activities and programs to encourage underrepresented students to overcome barriers to postsecondary education.
• Improve high school retention and graduation rates.
• Promote college degree attainment.
• Collaborate with high school administrators, counselors, staff, community agency representatives, TRIO staff, and student services areas to ensure program success.

What This Job Offers

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