Location: Vestal, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Mon Mar 11 2024 Job Description:

The Upward Bound Program (UB) at Binghamton University is one of TRIO's college access and preparation programs funded by the United States Department of Education. Upward Bound is an academic program that helps low-income and first-generation students achieve college- ready, academic success in high school and prepares them for continued success in the college of their choice. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from colleges and universities.

Position Description

The Director will assume responsibilities for organizing, coordinating, and directing staff efforts for carrying out both programs and maintaining effective work relationships among employees. This individual should be sensitive to and knowledgeable of the needs of students from low- income families and otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds and be capable of utilizing the resources of each program, the institution, and the community in generating options that are adequate to meet the needs of project participants.

The Director will report to the Senior Director for TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services at Binghamton University. Upward Bound is a component of the Division of Student Affairs. The Director will be independent in most primary responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities include:

Management and Leadership

• Provide leadership, supervision, direction, and coordination for the University's Upward Bound Programs

• Develop and implement program procedures that will comply with district, federal, and state regulations and University policies and procedures

• Develop, implement, and monitor all program budgets and ensure foundation and federal budgetary compliance

• Initiate and lead the interviewing, hiring and evaluation process of all staff

• Identify, recruit, select, and maintain an enrollment of the specified number of eligible students per the requirements of Upward Bound (UB) program proposals

• Maintain program records in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education Guidelines

• Prepares competitive program continuation proposals as needed

• Represent the Binghamton University, Division of Student Affairs or Upward Bound in general at various local, regional, state, or national events

• Analyze and understand the meaning and implications of the guidelines for the Upward Bound Program and effectively communicate these to project staff and key administrators of the host institution

• Principal Investigator for the management of the TRIO Upward Bound Grants

• Secure and maintain the full backing of the faculty, staff and administration of the host institution, and the public schools and community agencies that render decisions and services affecting the vital interests of Upward Bound participants

Coordination and Communication

• In collaboration with Upward Bound staff, conduct Upward Bound informational presentations at participating schools

• Serves as a liaison to Binghamton University offices, target school administrators and community agencies

• Supervise the development and delivery of communications/correspondence to participants, families and interested constituencies

• Prepares Upward Bound promotional materials and press releases for area media

• In collaboration with Upward Bound staff, coordinates and/or conducts all participant assessments to determine the extent of academic, personal, and career counseling needs

• Organize, direct, and supervise staff efforts for achieving project objectives and evaluating the success of both projects in meeting objectives

Assessment

• Develop and conduct annual assessments of Upward Bound program to evaluate participant and program effectiveness

• Submit reports as required by the United States Department of Education and University offices

• Supervises the maintenance of accurate Upward Bound data to generate reports and to evaluate the performance of participants and the attainment of project objectives

• Utilize the office of Institutional Research as well as the Student Affairs Assessment and Solutions for Engagement office to determine appropriate assessment methods

Programming

• Seek innovative approaches for student interaction with program staff maximizing the use of existing technologies

• Work with Program Staff to develop, implement and assess program activities designed to aid Upward Bound student participants in their academic, career, and personal growth and development

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and provide oversight for effective and successful residential summer program and large group activities per the program proposals

  Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Education, Leadership, Counseling, Sociology, or related area

• Minimum of three years full-time experience in program management or related area

• Experience with supervision of staff, budget administration, teaching and counseling, and program evaluation

• Experience working independently, managing several projects, and keeping to deadlines

• Working knowledge of MS Office and student database management

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the academic setting and college financial aid process

  Additional Information:

Salary: $76,000 annually.

Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.