Project Director-TRIO Upward Bound (Columbia, Mercury and Discovery & Enterprise)

There are three (3) vacancies for this position.

These positions are located at Columbia UBMS, Mercury UBMS and Apollo UBMS

Job Description:

The Director will be the administrative officer of day-to-day operations of the TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science Program. The Director must promote high and attainable teaching and learning standards to promote an atmosphere of trust and collaboration, and fun. The Director must support the implementation of the Project's proposal and be visible and accessible to all participants, staff, and parents. The Director must be comfortable with developing and implementing a shared academic decision-making leadership model. Interested individuals must also be able to express a powerful education mission through action, promote efficient and cost-effective management, and work effectively in a collaborative decision-making environment. 

Minimal Qualifications:

Master's degree required; doctoral degree preferred in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or an appropriate STEM field related to Project objectives

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting, compliance with federal regulations, and staff supervision.

Experience designing, managing, or implementing similar projects serving low-income and potential first-generation college students.

Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting UBMS Eligble Students. 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application. External applicants can apply here.

Current Southern University employees should apply here.

Point of Contact:

Rhonda L. Robinson

(225) 771-3880

rhonda_robinson@subr.edu