Director, Upward Bound

The Director, Upward Bound coordinates and implements the Upward Bound program, including administering and managing the budget, and hiring, training, and managing all staff.

• Manages Upward Bound Program grants
• Develops the budgets on a quarterly basis
• Ensures compliance with all grant and federal regulations
• Approves the Department of Education Annual Report (APR)
• Provides curriculum development and instructions for all staff to assure that all goals and objectives are met
• Approves all capital property forms for assets taken off UHD campus
• Prepares the UHD Annual Assessment Strategic Plan with the Office Program Coordinator
• Supervises full and part time employees; approves all bi -weekly reported time and leave
• Approves cost center verifications; ensures that account coding on purchases and departmental expenses are valid authorizations for the purchases
• Attends Department of Education national training, national, regional, state, and local workshops and trainings, and University College Leaders meetings as necessary

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• Full -time and Part-time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees.

Required Education:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Sociology, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Must have a valid driver's license

• None

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Department of Education Federal Regulations;
• Knowledge of University Compliance & Ethics rules;
• Knowledge of grants and related processes in a higher education environment

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good conflict management and negotiation skills;
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills

Abilities:

• Ability to oversee a budget and maintain fiscal control;
• Ability to lead and manage a team; ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in some or all of the following environments during the working day; an office; outdoor areas (2 to 4 hours); a library environment (2 to 4 hours)

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements;
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Work occasionally involves exposure to inclement weather and/or extreme temperatures
• May, on rare occasions, be exposed to hazardous driving conditions
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 45lbs

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Focus on Customer Service

• Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
• Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
• If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
• Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
• Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

Instruction/Training

• Demonstrates the ability to orally convey subject or message clearly and concisely to the intended audience.
• Generates interest and enthusiasm in the subject or message from the participants.
• Responds to participants' reactions or comments, and adjusts delivery style and/or format of presentation as needed.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of the subject or topic to provide practical responses to questions or issues.
• Displays applicable visuals and provides appropriate written materials to support the presentation.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.