Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Director Of TRIO High School Upward Bound in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentTRIO Programs
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students/Director of TRIO Student Support Services, the Director of TRIO High School Upward Bound will direct and oversee operations and programs to promote school to college pathways for under-resourced urban elementary and secondary education students. TheCUEandTRIOUpward Bound programs support out-of-school academic intervention and enrichment, college readiness activities, and otherMSUDenver-urban school district partnership initiatives and is funded in large part by external grants and contracts. Specifically, theCUEandTRIOUpward Bound currently operates the following grant and contract-funded programs:TRIOHigh School Upward Bound (HSUB), Denver Mayor's Office 2A contract, and two contracts supporting credit recovery programs during the academic year and summer in partnership with Denver Public Schools.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. IND208
Duties/Responsibilities
35% - Leadership and Management: Ensures the implementation of grant- and contract-funded school-college programs, including program budget management, grant compliance, and data reporting Develop strategies to meet district, school, and university goals for school-college alignment Provides guidance and support toCUEstaff, includingMSUDenver students, administrative staff, and professors to effectively complete defined out-of-school program tasks Outlines timelines and resources needed to achieve and sustain theCUE Creates opportunities to leverage grant-funded resources withinMSUDenver and across urban districts PromotesCUEas a resource across the university and urban districts Develop and direct the operational, financial, and personnel activities of theTRIOUpward Bound and theCUEPrograms in accordance with the contractual guidelines of the Department of Education and Denver Public Schools and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University. Responsible for the financial management of the programs and providing supervision and performance management for all program staff. Develop and direct the operational, financial, and personnel activities associated with the fee-for-service contracts with Denver Public Schools, including the George Washington High School partnership and theDPSSummer Credit Recovery program.
20% - Program Facilitation: For K-12 program participants, the Director will oversee the design and implementation to provide basic skills and motivation for students to increase their academic achievement, increase their engagement in enriching activities, support high school completion and to gain admission and financial aid for their post-secondary education. Monitors, counsels, and motivates students regarding their academic progress Oversee the planning of a series of academic and non-academic events for program participants and their families to attend during the academic year and summer. Guide students and parents in the completion of the necessary documentation and paperwork for matriculation into institutions of higher learning. Provides for recruitment of potential program participants/students from target middle and high schools in the core city.
20% - Fundraising and Communications: Collaborate with institutional leadership to identify potential fundraising opportunities and secure internal and external funding to support school-college partnerships and school-to-college pathways Conduct research for prospects and analyze potential Requests for Proposals (RFP) to determine appropriateness to mission and purpose Coordinate conceptual design meetings for proposal development Lead the development of proposal submission, including narrative writing and budget preparation Work in partnership with the Office of Sponsored Research programs on proposal submission Lead the development ofCUEmarketing and communications, including building a web presence, and developing internal and external partnerships Use internal and external relationships to garner new opportunities to develop or enhance school-college partnerships and school-to-college pathways for urban school students.
10% - Planning and Relationship Development: Internal to the university: actively engage withMSUDenver administrative leadership, faculty, staff and students to identify opportunities for collaborations and alliances focused on achieving and sustaining partnerships with urban school districts and schools External to the university: actively engage with urban elementary and secondary education leaders and community-based organizations, and others to identify opportunities for collaborations and alliances focused on achieving and sustaining school-college partnerships and out-of-school programs.
10% - Grant Compliance: Develop annual reports reporting on progress towards meeting the objectives of the grant. Implement program services and support efforts in compliance with grant regulations. Collect, and analyze data, conduct annual program... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
