Senior Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs - Cal Poly Pomona

Another Source•Pomona, CA

11d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises to find a Senior Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs. This role involves leading seven federally funded Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs aimed at helping first-generation, low-income, and underserved students prepare for college. The position offers the opportunity to lead a mission-driven team, shape TRIO programming through strategic leadership and grant stewardship, collaborate with educational institutions and community organizations, and advocate for programs that impact students and communities in Southern California. The Senior Director will plan, organize, and oversee the activities and operations of these pre-college programs, including authoring grant proposals, ensuring funding, maintaining compliance with regulations, writing program curriculum, submitting reports, and supervising staff. The role requires approximately 40% travel, participation in evening and weekend student programming, and a three-week residential stay during the summer program.

Requirements

MA or MS in an appropriate field of study (including Public Administration, Education Leadership, Social Science or Humanities, or another relevant field of study).
10 years of successful administrative experience in TRIO or similar programs.
Minimum five years of significant administrative experience, preferably in TRIO or a similar youth-serving program.
Successful proposal writing experience required.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate in a relevant field of study may replace up to three years of experience but is not required.

Responsibilities

Lead seven federally funded Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs.
Shape the future of TRIO programming through strategic leadership, grant stewardship, and strong partnerships.
Collaborate with K-12 schools, community organizations, and university leaders to expand educational access and student success.
Advocate for programs that have a lasting impact on students, families, and communities.
Plan, organize, and oversee the activities and operations of several target audience pre-college programs, namely TRIO.
Author grant proposals and ensure funding for programs.
Ensure programmatic, budget regulation, and expenditure compliance.
Write program curriculum.
Submit program reports to funding agencies.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of program classified staff, instructors, and students.
Maintain current knowledge of new or changing U.S. Department of Education related regulations and develop/modify procedures accordingly.
Analyze and forecast expenditures for federal student services programs.
Oversee group counseling and individual counseling activities for Upward Bound Programs.
Collaborate with the UBMS Director and supervise the entire academic year and residential component of the summer program for all UB and UBMS Programs.
Coordinate and supervise the entire academic year counseling component, including college admission process, financial aid application, career exploration, academic and personal counseling, and visits to homes of participants for UB Programs.
Facilitate interviewing, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of residential counselors during the summer for UB and UBMS Programs.
Facilitate the identification, interviewing, and recommendation of eligible participants through student and parent interviews for UB and UBMS Programs.
Compile and submit reports and documentation on pertinent demographics of target schools, project enrollment, and student contacts.
Participate in college matriculation and all project activities and oversee field services at target schools for quality control and auditing as needed for UB and UBMS Programs.
Facilitate scheduling and coordination of the administration of academic achievement instruments, group interpretation and statistical analyses of participant and research data, conduct short-term and longitudinal studies related to the project, and oversee the composition of research reports for UB and UBMS Programs.
Conduct regularly scheduled meetings, training sessions, and student/parent meetings for UB and UBMS Programs.
Plan and manage dissemination of information about TRIO Pre-College Programs, Cal Poly Pomona, Financial Aid, and higher education opportunities to high school counselors, teachers, students, community agencies, and the public.
Collaborate with Cal Poly Pomona divisions, college staff, and area high schools regarding opportunities for high school students to begin college and career preparation.
Serve as project representative and liaison with Pomona and Chaffey Joint Union Unified School District officials and various education and community agencies for UB and UBMS Programs.
Write reports for funding and oversee development of brochures, application materials, and other project publications.
Participate in project activities and field trips throughout the state, including weekends and school holidays as needed.
Address student discipline and conduct issues, meet with parents, principals, and counselors, and follow policies regarding suspension and/or removal of students from the program.
Work evenings, weekends, and travel off campus as needed.