Project Director, Upward Bound Math Science
: Job Details :

Salary: $43,888.00 - $48,825.00 AnnuallyLocation : OH 45662, OHJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300150Division: Academic and Student AffairsDepartment: ASA-Associate Provost's OfficeOpening Date: 11/18/2024Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Description Summary Shawnee State University's Upward Bound Math Science Program, a TRiO Program funded through the U.S. Department of Education, invites applications for a Project Director. This full-time administrative professional is primarily responsible for managing educational programming and services to at least 60 low-income, first-generation potential college students from 8 target schools located within Adams, Brown, Lawrence, and Pike counties in Ohio and Greenup County in Kentucky; and also manages and develops a six-week residential summer program.You application will need to include:

• Resume
• Official academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
• 3 reference letters

Principal Duties and Responsibilities FUNCTIONS

Grant Management

Program Leadership and Development

Student Support

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Management

• Writes and develops Upward Bound Math Science Grant Proposal for grant rewrite.
• Develops and maintains Upward Bound Math Science Plan of Operations.
• Prepares U.S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report. Analyzes evaluations, statistical information, and final budget figures.

Program Leadership and Development

• Supervises all aspects of academic year and summer program services.
• Hires, trains, and supervises up to 20 employees during summer program and academic year. Develops recruitment plan and materials and conducts recruitment at target schools.

Student Support

• Administers regular contact with In-school Coordinators and secondary school officials on behalf of project participants. Serves as a student advocate for project participants in regards to target schools and colleges.
• Administers college preparatory, career, and college admission counseling to project participants.

Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MINIMUM JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Sensitivity to low income and potential first generation college students

Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparation of grant proposals, reports, and marketing materials

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills necessary to prioritize and coordinate multiple and complex tasks, gather data, and interpret policies and procedures

TRiO experience preferable

Preference given to individuals who have overcome disadvantages/circumstances of target population

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Master's Degree in Mathematics or Science, Counseling, Education, Administration or related area

Three years related experience in postsecondary education, administration, or advising

Two or more years in supervision and evaluation, budget preparation, proposal writing or program development and implementation

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status. Shawnee State University offers a competitive starting salary (commensurate with overall qualifications) including an attractive benefits package. See Overview of Employee Benefits for more information. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break in December
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Waiver
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans