Upward Bound Project Director

Upward Bound Project Director

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Location : St. John's University, NY (Queens Campus)

Title : Project Director (Upward Bound, Grant Funded Program)

Program Description : Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO grant focused on helping students to overcome class, social, academic, and opportunity gaps to higher education. TRIO programs provide a variety of educational support services that include assistance in choosing a college; tutoring; personal and financial counseling; career counseling; assistance in applying to college; workplace and college visits; special instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and mathematics; assistance in applying for financial aid; and academic assistance in high school. The current five-year grant ends August 31, 2027. There may be regularly scheduled weekend and evening activities.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the short and long-term strategic planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Upward Bound Program.
• Manage daily operations and budget administration of the Upward Bound Program.
• Recruit and supervise staff and provide professional development activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with the administration, counselors, teachers, and students at the sponsored high school to provide continuous oversight and feedback for the implementation of Upward Bound academic initiatives.
• Provide counseling services and support for students and coordinate parent engagement.
• Plan all support services delivery and activities for students and their families.
• Serve as primary liaison with community-based partners.
• Monitor students academic progress with program coordinators and school personnel.
• Attend national, state, and local conferences and trainings.
• Track statistics and gather data to prepare monthly and annual institutional and federal reports, including the annual performance report.

Qualifications :

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $83,600-$94,050. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.