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Penn State University · 2 months ago

Assistant Director - TRIO Upward Bound Programs East

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$51K/yr - $74K/yr

6+ years exp

Penn State University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director for its Upward Bound Programs in the Office of Educational Equity. The role involves planning, coordinating, assessing, and supervising various components of the program aimed at supporting high school students from low-income families in their preparation for college entrance.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating UBP staff

Developing and administering policy and procedures and directing strategic planning for Upward Bound Programs

Formulating and administering the budget for grant projects

Maintaining budget documentation independent of the University’s against which managed budgets can be reconciled and upheld through an audit

Ensuring managed federal projects operate in compliance with all governing legislation and regulations including: The Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008; The Code of Federal Regulations Title 34 Part 645; The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, 99, and the Office of Management and Budget OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200

Coordinating with Penn State’s Office of Sponsored Programs to prepare and submit competitive grant proposals for current and prospective funded projects

Preparation and submission of annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Education

Ensuring proper collection and maintenance of documentation to verify participant eligibility and verify reported project outcomes that can be upheld through an audit

Qualification

Program assessmentGrant writingPersonnel managementBudget administrationCurriculum developmentAnalytical skillsInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Master's Degree

6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communications

Effective analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Evidence of effective personnel management and leadership

History of successful grant writing

Accuracy and attention to detail

The ability to handle multiple complex tasks and meet deadlines

Hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating UBP staff

Developing and administering policy and procedures and directing strategic planning for Upward Bound Programs

Formulating and administering the budget for grant projects

Maintaining budget documentation independent of the University's against which managed budgets can be reconciled and upheld through an audit

Coordinating with Penn State's Office of Sponsored Programs to prepare and submit competitive grant proposals for current and prospective funded projects

Preparation and submission of annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Education

Ensuring proper collection and maintenance of documentation to verify participant eligibility and verify reported project outcomes that can be upheld through an audit

Must work one Saturday per month from September through May

Significant summer obligations in June and July

Weekend and evening work frequently required

Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to clearances

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S