Director - Upward Bound
Director - Upward BoundCategory:ProfessionalSubscribe:Locations:Vestal, NYPosted:Mar 11, 2024Closes:Apr 12, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDTType:Full-timePosition ID:173418ShareAbout The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/rf-strategic-plan/) focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.The RF offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!Job Description:The Upward Bound Program (UB) at Binghamton University is one of TRIO's college access and preparation programs funded by the United States Department of Education. Upward Bound is an academic program that helps low-income and first-generation students achieve college- ready, academic success in high school and prepares them for continued success in the college of their choice. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from colleges and universities.Position DescriptionThe Director will assume responsibilities for organizing, coordinating, and directing staff efforts for carrying out both programs and maintaining effective work relationships among employees. This individual should be sensitive to and knowledgeable of the needs of students from low- income families and otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds and be capable of utilizing the resources of each program, the institution, and the community in generating options that are adequate to meet the needs of project participants.The Director will report to the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students at Binghamton University. Upward Bound is a component of the Division of Student Affairs. The Director will be independent in most primary responsibilities.Primary responsibilities include:Management and Leadership
Provide leadership, supervision, direction, and coordination for the University's Upward Bound Programs
Develop and implement program procedures that will comply with district, federal, and state regulations and University policies and procedures
Develop, implement, and monitor all program budgets and ensure foundation and federal budgetary compliance
Initiate and lead the interviewing, hiring and evaluation process of all staff
Identify, recruit, select, and maintain an enrollment of the specified number of eligible students per the requirements of Upward Bound (UB) program proposals
Maintain program records in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education Guidelines
Prepares competitive program continuation proposals as needed
Represent the Binghamton University, Division of Student Affairs or Upward Bound in general at various local, regional, state, or national events
Analyze and understand the meaning and implications of the guidelines for the Upward Bound Program and effectively communicate these to project staff and key administrators of the host institution
Principal Investigator for the management of the TRIO Upward Bound Grants
Secure and maintain the full backing of the faculty, staff and administration of the host institution, and the public schools and community agencies that render decisions and services affecting the vital interests of Upward Bound participants
Coordination and Communication
In collaboration with Upward Bound staff, conduct Upward Bound informational presentations at participating schools
Serves as a liaison to Binghamton University offices, target school administrators and community agencies
Supervise the development and delivery of communications/correspondence to participants, families and interested constituencies
Prepares Upward Bound promotional materials and press releases for area media
In collaboration with Upward Bound staff, coordinates and/or conducts all participant assessments to determine the extent of academic, personal, and career counseling needs
Organize, direct, and supervise staff efforts for achieving project objectives and evaluating the success of both projects in meeting objectives
Assessment
Develop and conduct annual assessments of Upward Bound program to evaluate participant and program effectiveness
Submit reports as required by the United States Department of Education and University offices
Supervises the maintenance of accurate Upward Bound data to generate reports and to evaluate the performance of participants and the attainment of project objectives
Utilize the office of Institutional Research as well as the Student Affairs Assessment and Solutions for Engagement office to determine appropriate assessment methods
Programming
Seek innovative approaches for student interaction with program staff maximizing the use of existing technologies
Work with Program Staff to develop, implement and assess program activities designed to aid Upward Bound student participants in their academic, career, and personal growth and development
Develop, coordinate, implement, and provide oversight for effective and successful residential summer program and large group activities per the program proposals
Requirements:
Master's degree in Education, Leadership, Counseling, Sociology, or related area
Minimum of three years full-time experience in program management or related area
Experience with supervision of staff, budget administration, teaching and counseling, and program evaluation
Experience working independently, managing several projects, and keeping to deadlines
Working knowledge of MS Office and student database management
Preferred:
Knowledge of the academic setting and college financial aid process
Additional Information:Salary: $76,000 annually.Employee Benefits:The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensivebenefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment OpportunityAs an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Application Instructions:Interested candidates should submit the following:
Resume or CV
Cover letter/Letter of Interest
Names and contact information of three references.
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