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Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound

Assistant Director of Upward Bound Programs

Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound, Elkins, West Virginia, United States, 26241


The

Assistant Director

(AD)

of Upward Bound

for the Barbour, Randolph, and Tucker Counties surrounding Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV, is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible position funded through a TRIO-Title IV Upward Bound grant.

This project is beginning its third year of a five-year grant, which has been refunded continuously since 1989. Nationally, Upward Bound programs are celebrating 60 years of impact in serving first-generation, income-eligible high school students who become program participants with a mission of helping those students finish high school, enter, enroll, and complete post-secondary education. Under the leadership of the Director, the AD supports the implementation, development, and evaluation of the UB program’s year-round curriculum and programming. The AD provides mentoring, instruction, and training regarding academic advisement for students, families, and staff. The AD compiles program information related to grant and participant needs, including secondary education completion, post-secondary educational enrollment, and graduation or completion.

The AD helps plan and participate with students during educational, motivational, social, and recreational events and activities. The UB program occasionally requires an overnight stay. Program components include a once-a-month Saturday Challenge. Challenge Sessions are held September – May, typically 9:30 am-3:30 pm. During the summer, staff need to be available to stay over for up to five days/nights for a week to partake in, supervise, and support the project’s learning outside of the classroom curriculum or trip. The AD assists the Director in hiring, managing, and training all academic and summer-employed staff members while collaborating with the D&E UB program serving Pocahontas and Pendleton Counties of WV.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree with three years of administrative experience in a program with goals and objectives comparable to Upward Bound or TRIO Programs. Supervisory responsibility in previous employment and experience in managing resources, problem-solving, and record-keeping.

Prefer a master’s degree with supervisory experience noting demonstrated professionalism.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three professional references via email to Jane Corey, Director of Human Resources, at coreym@dewv.edu noting “Upward Bound Assistant Director” in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute: Elkins, WV 26241 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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