Assistant Director - Trio Upward Bound Programs East

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Planning and coordination of academic programming
Supervision of program staff
Program assessment and evaluation
The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, assessment, and supervision of significant components of Upward Bound Programs including the academic programming for weekend academies and the residential component of the six-week summer academy

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, assessment, and supervision of significant components of Upward Bound Programs including the academic programming for weekend academies and the residential component of the six-week summer academy.
  • The successful candidate works within a loosely structured framework consisting of several unique but interrelated programs with defined outcome objectives; considerable latitude is given in terms of how defined outcomes are met.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, assessment, and supervision of significant components of Upward Bound Programs including the academic programming for weekend academies and the residential component of the six-week summer academy.

Salary

Base: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • planning and coordination of academic programming
  • supervision of program staff
  • program assessment and evaluation
  • federal grant compliance
  • participant eligibility verification

Nice-to-have

  • establishing positive rapport
  • working independently
  • making critical decisions
  • advancing equity, respect, and belonging

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree and 6+ years experience
  • valid driver's license
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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