Featured position

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TRIO Upward Bound Program Director - Minneapolis-Based

University of Minnesota Duluth

Starting Salary: $71,000 - $74,000

Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor's + 8 years relevant experience (or Master's + 6 years)

Come help students find academic success with Upward Bound Vision Quest at University of Minnesota! Upward Bound Vision Quest currently serves 135 students in grades 9 ­- 12 in Minneapolis and Duluth public schools. Upward Bound Vision Quest is designed to meet the academic and motivational needs of high school students who are from low income families and/or are potentially the first generation of their family to receive a bachelor's degree, and who want to go to college.

The Project Director has overall authority, autonomy, and responsibility to the US Department of Education for all aspects of program design, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position implements all strategic leadership and management of the program.  A new 5-year grant cycle started in 2022-2023. 

The Director's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and oversee the six-week summer program

• Initiate and foster strategic partnerships with schools, districts, University and community agencies

• Develop and oversee supplementary grant programs 

• Compile and submit the Annual Performance Report

• Develop grant proposal for each 5-year grant cycle

• Oversee the hiring process, and supervise 4 professional staff and up to 15 temporary / student staff each year

• Provide annual and other training for staff

• For more details see the full job description at the link at the bottom of this page.

The host institution is a public university with a student population of 11,000 located on Lake Superior. UM perfectly blends the benefits of a great location, a personalized learning experience, and meaningful research on a medium-sized campus that is part of the University of Minnesota System.

From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition benefits, University of Minnesota offers employees a robust benefits program.

The position will remain open until filled with a first review of April 3, 2023.

For more information and to apply:

Details | Program Director, Upward Bound (Job ID: 354498)