The Director Upward Bound is responsible for the overall design, management, planning, and coordination of the federally funded TRIO program. The program may consist of varies geographic locations through the State of Georgia. The Director will facilitate the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented populations to overcome barriers to postsecondary
education.

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Provides supervision to all staff in the department.
Manages the budget and ensures that it is implemented correctly.
Writes grants.
Evaluates program staff and objectives.
Acts as a liaison to target school administrators.
Coordinates student recruitment.
Oversees all student activities.
Plans and designs curriculum.
Coordinates the use of facilities.
Selects and hires full time staff.
Administers the summer food service grant.
Coordinates student transportation.
Provides an annual performance report to the Department of Education.
Oversees planning of all cultural activities.
Designs promotional literature for programs.

Educational Requirements

Master's degree in Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education Administration, Business Technology, or a related field.

Required Experience
Three years experience in designing, managing, or implementing similar programs.
Experience in supervision and evaluating staff.
Knowledge of higher education admissions and financial aid policies.
Excellent communication skills and knowledge of current computer technology.
Experience with developing and managing budget.
Preference given to candidateswho have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those of the residents in the target area and/or TRIO experience,

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References Contact Information (3)

SKILLS
Strong oral and written communication and listening skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Requires the ability to prepare and/or process purchase orders.
Requires the ability to be accountable for inventory/property management.
Requires the ability to manage or administer grant funds.
Requires the ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
Requires the ability to manage the budget within assigned unit/division.
Requires the ability to manage the budget within assigned department.
Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time