Upward Bound Project Director

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Upward Bound staff.
• Direct the recruitment and selection of Upward Bound participants.
• Assess participant academic and related skills and determine service needs.
• Cookordinate development of services including advisement, academic skill-building, cultural enrichment, service learning, career guidance, and activities associated with academic year and summer programs.
• Provide opportunities for parent/family involvement in academic and financial planning.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain data required for administration, accountability, and stipend justification.
• Manage the project budget in accordance with regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with target school personnel and community partners.
• Ensure program evaluation is completed and used for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Clovis Municipal Schools and Clovis Community College service providers to identify and access support services not funded by the project.
• Attend Upward Bound professional development conferences and workshops; share relevant information with staff.

Essential Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent and continuous sitting/moving about.
• Continuous use of fine motor skills.
• Pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

Schedule Details

• Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.