Job Description

Assistant Director, Upward Bound, 50% FTE

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Director, Upward Bound, 50% FTE at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

The COE Upward Bound Assistant Director is a part time, 24 hours a week, 12-month position, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO program grant. The work hours are irregular and will require evenings and weekends as well as the flexibility to travel. The Assistant Director will report to Dr. Sandra M. Gonzales, the director and grant PI.

of Responsibilities:

The COE Upward Bound Assistant Director will be responsible for oversight of the academic and summer components, postsecondary preparation enrollment and success, program travel and enrichment initiatives, the supervision and training of staff and students, as well as the implementation of evidence-based program design, tracking, evaluation and reporting of outcomes in compliance with stated objectives of Wayne State University and the U.S. Department of Education. The Assistant Director will assist with grant writing and the next cycle of Upward Bound proposal development. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for overseeing the recruitment and selection of participants; the academic and personal support of students; establishing curricular guidelines and benchmarks for academic, personal and cultural enrichment activities, standardized test prep and career exploration, developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with families and schools, as well as members of the institutional and external target communities, implementation of evaluative measures; formal reporting of program progress to target schools, the University, and federal offices/agencies; and remaining in compliance with all institutional, local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Upward Bound Assistant Director will have a master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or other related field; three to five years of leadership and grant coordination experience as well as experience as an advisor, counselor or educator. The Upward Bound Assistant Director will have general administration skills, such as program development, grant writing, fiscal management and supervision of personnel; strong communication skills, both oral and written, in Spanish and English; experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth; and experience working with students from a diverse background, particularly English learners. Applicants from a low-income and/or a first-generation background will be strongly preferred. TRIO alumni are encouraged to apply.

School/College/Division:

H02 - College of Education

Primary Department:

H0250 Teacher Education

Employment Type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/Salary Information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
• Annual Salary: Part-Time Salary to be determined
  

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Job Openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
  

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.