Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Posted: 17-Nov-22
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 155884
Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded educational program based at Western Kentucky University (WKU) and is seeking applications for a Director. UB is dedicated to identifying, recruiting, and selecting students who are determined to succeed academically. Applicants must be either low income, according to current federal guidelines, and/or a potential first generation college student, which means their parent(s) cannot have graduated from a four-year postsecondary institution. This program serves 86 students from six schools in five south central Kentucky counties: Allen County-Scottsville, Butler County, Edmonson County, Hart County, Logan County, and Russellville High Schools.
The goal of UB is to prepare students for college academically, culturally, and socially. UB is a 12 month program which provides assistance with high school course selection, study skills, ACT preparation, college and career information, college selection, and financial aid application. Staff visit each high school three times per month throughout the school year to meet with students. Programs are presented once a month on Saturdays September through May on WKU's campus. Students attend a six week residential program each summer which focuses on academics and provides cultural and social activities
PROGRAM OVERSIGHT
- Direct the day-to-day operations of the TRIO Upward Bound office.
- Collaborate with academic departments across the University providing various workshops and services for participants geared toward academic success and college enrollment.
- Guide long-term development of UB to ensure its yearly operations are in line with the grant objectives and university missions.
- Establish a strategic direction, develop and implement academic support initiatives, programs, and seminars; monitor and assess program effectiveness.
- Measure and analyze the success of the UB program and services to determine necessary program modifications.
- Provide academic, career, and financial counseling to participants wanting to attend postsecondary education.
DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
- Oversee the program data base: compile data, design, and prepare reports on all student participants.
- Assess programs and services offered by UB. Obtain and review statistics related to the targeted student population such as FAFSA completion, financial aid, academics, tutoring services,and adjust programming accordingly to enhance student success.
- Monitor and report on all program activities for compliance with federal and university regulations.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Review budget and formulate budget strategies.
- Identify, recommend, and implement program modifications to accommodate programing needs and budget variations.
- Monitor annual expenditures and access future department and programing costs.
- Work with the Department of Education on federal grant budgets.
- Identify and raise external resources to support TRIO initiatives.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
- Lead, collaborate, assign, and review work of staff to ensure group objectives are met.
- Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure qualified personnel meet group objectives.
OTHER DUTIES
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the TRIO Executive Director.
- Collaborate and support the initiatives of the other TRIO grant funded programs as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, Human Services or related field.
- Strong communication and public relations experience.
- Experience in working with disadvantaged (low-income, first-generation) populations.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-5121.
The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
