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Upward Bound Assistant Director

Requisition Number: 59676

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 14-Oct-2024

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Job Summary

The Upward Bound Program (UB) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a full-time Assistant Director! This role involves significant travel to both in-state and out-of-state target high schools, along with a variety of key responsibilities. These include curriculum development, mentoring and counseling students, supervising residential staff, and managing student life on campus. Additionally, the Assistant Director will organize and schedule student activities, track program graduates, and plan and conduct training workshops for both residential staff and site coordinators. The role also entails assisting with student records and ensuring compliance with university and federal regulations. Effective communication and coordination between the UB program, housing staff, and other university departments are crucial.

Most travel for this position occurs during the academic year. To meet UB grant requirements, the Assistant Director and Director must visit all twelve CUUB partner high schools across a five-state region twice per semester. During this time, the Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining the CUUB website, tracking and logging student services via Blumen software, and monitoring outreach and learning platforms such as OnTrack and IXL for e-learning modules. Attendance at professional development trainings-covering DOE topics and broader higher education trends-is also required. Furthermore, the Assistant Director will research effective strategies for staff onboarding and grant service implementation. The academic year provides an opportunity to reflect on and improve the program, as well as to prepare for the upcoming summer program, which includes updating employee handbooks in line with federal and university child protection guidelines. Meanwhile, the delivery of all grant-funded student services must continue smoothly.

The summer program is a seven-week intensive commitment requiring flexibility in hours. Upward Bound plays a crucial role in helping participants-high school students from low-income families or those who are first-generation college-bound-prepare for college. The Assistant Director will supervise a team of residential staff, which typically consists of one resident supervisor and eight resident advisers, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Additionally, they will work closely with the Director to maintain academic excellence and prioritize student safety and wellness.

Upward Bound's mission is to foster a college-going culture within the communities it serves, helping to increase the number of students who enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions. In alignment with this mission, the Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to strategize for external scholarships that support Upward Bound participants and alumni in attending the postsecondary institution of their choice. This may involve working with external Indigenous scholarship providers to coordinate fundraising, outreach, and related duties, such as researching and liaising with potential scholarship donors and hosting donor/scholar events. Additionally, the Assistant Director will collaborate with campus units, particularly the Student Support Services (SSS) program, to ensure a smooth transition for UB alumni who choose CU Boulder as their college destination.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement, partners with communities across Colorado and beyond to provide first-generation students and their families with comprehensive college preparation and social development programming.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Program Planning and Implementation

• Coordinate and schedule student/staff academic year and summer institute activities, and transportation for students and staff to and from events and summer staff and training

• Organize and implement academic year programming for student in compliance with UB grant regulations

• Create and implement assessment of program services

• Assist in developing program budget

• Develop and manage content for social media platforms to engage with and maintain communication with Upward Bound participants and alumni, ensuring consistent updates and outreach.

Student Record Keeping/Tracking/Annual Reporting

• Work with National Clearinghouse software to track CUUB graduates.

• Work will be conducted in November of each year that pertains to the submission of Annual Performance Reports and includes updating student participant les and academic transcripts.

• Update internal documentation on student logs and student contacts thought Blumen software. Build attendance sheets and documentation logs in SharePoint or Google Drive

Travel for Recruitment/Orientation/Professional Development

Summer Program Duties

• Ensure smooth operation of summer program, student health issues, parent contact; work with director in discussing student living and academic issues along with an assessment of staff issues.

Staff Supervision

• Work with summer residential staff to ensure safety of student participants and adequate supervision in the residence hall and off-campus activities

• Supervise advisors and facilitate weekly staff meetings

Coordinate with University Departments

• Establish and maintain working relationships with university departments including but not limited to Conference Services, Housing and Dining Services, Parking and Transportation Services, The Recreation Center, and the Office of Pre-College Outreach and Engagement and the Pre-Collegiate Programs across the CU system.

What You Should Know

• Requires travel to rurally isolated reservations and Native American communities (travel accumulates to approximately 35-45 days per year).

• Hybrid work modality with one day working remote.

What We Can Offer

• The starting salary for this position is $60,000 per year.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in secondary education, counseling, math, science, English, or a closely related field.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• 3 years of job related experience. Experience to include working with Native American Students in a residential/educational setting or experience and Indigenous communities with a focus on cultural understanding of inter-tribal relationships, working in TRIO-type programs serving low-income/first generation secondary students and/or experience teaching with and developing curriculum for Native American students.

What You Will Need

• Cultural responsiveness and competency, particularly in understanding the challenges faced by Native American youth.

• Expertise in conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, and creative problem-solving.

• Strong editing, public speaking, and written communication skills.

• Experience in event management and workshop delivery.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position..

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by October 14, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Upward-Bound-Assistant-Director/59676 (https://apptrkr.com/5690350)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.