UB/UBMS Program Director

Opportunity Resource Services•Cleburne, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pre-College High School Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) programs. This includes ensuring compliance with all federal grant requirements and advancing Opportunity Resource Services’ mission of helping first-generation and low-income students achieve postsecondary success. The Director will oversee all aspects of program management, including: Staff leadership: Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff to ensure the consistent and effective delivery of services. Program development: Plan, implement, and continuously improve program operations, services, and activities to meet annual performance objectives and Department of Education priorities. Fiscal management: Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, ensuring compliance with federal fiscal regulations, proper use of funds, and timely reporting. Recruitment and outreach: Design and execute annual student recruitment strategies, establish strong relationships with partner schools, and represent ORS in community and educational settings. Student development: Oversee curriculum, workshops, academic counseling, and summer components that foster participants’ academic growth, personal leadership, and college readiness. Evaluation and reporting: Collect and analyze program data, maintain accurate records, and submit all required reports to ensure program accountability and success. Community engagement: Serve as liaison to schools, postsecondary institutions, and community partners to expand support networks and resources for program participants. The Director ensures that all program participants graduate from high school and successfully enroll in a postsecondary education program.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in education, counseling, STEM, or a related field
5 years’ experience managing and implementing educational programs for at-risk students or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years’ experience working with high school students.
Budget experience and knowledge of fiscal principles.
Personnel supervisory experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal grants management & grant compliance.
Demonstrated knowledge of college entry requirements.
Highly adept in the use of technology, including AI & project management systems.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Experience developing & delivering education/career information in various formats.
Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, at-risk, first-generation college-bound youth.
One-year experience in career counseling and use/application of assessment instruments and diagnostic tests.
Ability to express effectively both in written and oral communications.
A passion for educational outreach and working with youth and adults.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in a related field.
5 years of personnel supervisory experience.
Experience working in higher education.
Experience using social media.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Experience TRIO programs, or other federally funded grant programs.
Experience with project management.
Knowledge of critical systems: JotForms, Google Workspace, & Lacai Database
In-depth knowledge of TRIO regulations.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff
Plan, implement, and continuously improve program operations, services, and activities
Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets
Design and execute annual student recruitment strategies
Establish strong relationships with partner schools
Represent ORS in community and educational settings
Oversee curriculum, workshops, academic counseling, and summer components
Collect and analyze program data
Maintain accurate records
Submit all required reports
Serve as liaison to schools, postsecondary institutions, and community partners