TRIO Director Upward Bound Programs

Security Sensitive Position? :

Yes

Hours of Work :

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203539

Official TSU Title :

TRIO Director Upward Bound Programs

Grant Title : n / a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

Under supervision of the TRIO Executive Director, the Upward Bound Programs Director is charged in the management, administration, and processing of the day-to-day implementation of the Upward Bound Programs. Supervises, evaluates, and monitor support staff and all functions related to those positions. Responsible for academic advisement and related monitoring of program participants. Specifically, the incumbent will maintain counseling records, grade reports, test data and other pertinent information deemed necessary to adequately assess participants’ academic performance.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary :

• Coordinates all project programming aligned with the Upward Bound Plan of Operation (i.e., recruitment and selection of participants, outreach activities, assessment, and evaluation)
• Publicizes the grant award on campus and within the University community, agencies, and target schools; serve as liaison in target schools and University community, supervises program staff, conduct orientation, training, and performance evaluations; coordinates implement staff development training opportunities for TRIO Programs.
• Exercises discretionary control over the budget within guidelines of the Office of Compliance, University Grants Office, and the Federal Government’s Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR) for TRIO Programs.
• Coordinate travel for student activities and staff development program services and delivery method for TRIO Programs.
• Prepares required U.S. Department of Education Reports, research and submit the Upward Bound proposal in quest of U.S. Department of Education funding for Program.
• Supervise personnel to ensure comprehensive academic, personal, career and financial aid counseling to program participants.
• Assist in planning and coordinating educational program activity, including training to academic and summer part-time staff and scheduling classes.
• Assist in comprehensive academic, personal, career and financial aid counseling to project participant.
• Assesses and documents the academic and motivational needs of students selected for participation in program activities.
• Assists in publicizing the TRIO Programs in obtaining nominations from target schools in an effort to identify, screen and select eligible participants.
• Assists TRIO seniors applying for admission to post-secondary institutions and in securing financial aid resources.
• Monitors and documents the academic progress of participants in each of the project’s target schools.
• Gathers and provides information on post-secondary entrance requirements, availability of financial aid, and other data which serve to motivate and prepare TRIO participants to transition to college.
• Plans and implements cultural enrichment activities for the summer component.
• Supervises and trains undergraduate tutors / counselors.
• Engages in collaborative efforts with other TRIO programs to seek internal and external resources to augment counseling services.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE : 1.0

Hiring Range :

$74,879.81-$95,471.75

Education :

Master’s degree (M.A. or M.Ed.) in education, social work or education fields from an accredited college or university.

Required Licensing / Certification :

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

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UA EEO Statement :

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date : 10 / 17 / 2025

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

No

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Open to all applicants.