San Juan College · 22 hours ago
Upward Bound Project Director
Clovis Community College, Clovis, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
2+ years expSan Juan College is seeking a Project Director for their Upward Bound program, responsible for administering the grant and coordinating resources to meet educational objectives. The role involves recruiting and supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with educational regulations.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Upward Bound staff
Direct the recruitment and selection of Upward Bound participants
Assess participant academic and related skills and determine service needs
Coordinate development of services including advisement, academic skill-building, cultural enrichment, service learning, career guidance, and activities associated with academic year and summer programs
Provide opportunities for parent/family involvement in academic and financial planning
Monitor participant progress and maintain data required for administration, accountability, and stipend justification
Manage the project budget in accordance with regulations
Establish and maintain positive relationships with target school personnel and community partners
Ensure program evaluation is completed and used for continuous improvement
Maintain compliance with Department of Education program regulations, including timely submission of continuation budgets and proposed program modifications
Coordinate with Clovis Municipal Schools and Clovis Community College service providers to identify and access support services not funded by the project
Attend Upward Bound professional development conferences and workshops; share relevant information with staff
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Counseling, Education, or related field
Minimum two years' experience in program/project management in education or social services
Knowledge and/or experience managing federally funded projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs
Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
Preferred
Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and supervising programs for disadvantaged youth
Experience in assessment, academic advising, and/or career guidance
Familiarity, including personal experience, with challenges facing low-income, at-risk, and first-generation students
Company
San Juan College
San Juan College is a school in Farmington.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.13MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
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