Indiana Wesleyan University Hiring for Director of Upward Bound at Marion, IN Full Time

Job no: 492947
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment, Academic Advising/Academic Support

Job Title: Director of Upward Bound

Reporting Relationship: VP Diversity and Intercultural Integration

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Upward Bound-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center

Summary of Position: The Director of Upward Bound works with low-income, prospective first-generation, and academically underrepresented high school students providing opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The Director of Upward Bound assists with all aspects of administration of the Upward Bound Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the TRIO Upward Bound program by managing the programmatic components, administering, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the various services, activities, and functions of the Upward Bound Program during both the academic year and summer component
• Participate in the development and modification of objectives, program goals, learning outcomes, services, activities, and policies, per student needs, federal guidelines, program/institutional objectives, and resources
• Provide oversight in recruiting, college readiness programming, and advising
• Collaborate with target schools, community agencies, state and local government, and campus partners
• Manage grant and all responsibilities for submission, renewal and compliance of campus and Department of Education program objectives
• Manage budget and serve as the fiscal authority for Upward Bound department of education grant
• Develop and conduct training for Summer Resident Assistants
• Travel for student trips, professional development workshops, & TRIO training
• Provide strategic planning and initiatives to increase college access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds
• Lead and manage Upward Bound Staff
• Communicate with IWU grant/budget/operational personnel, Department of Education and community/school partners to ensure proper leadership and management of the Upward Bound program

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master’s Degree required

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• At least two (2) years of relevant counseling, student support, or teaching experience. At least one (1) of those years working with minoritized and/or at-risk students required

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Reliable and dependable in executing job-related tasks
• Ability to treat others with dignity and respect at all times
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, academic and social needs of first generation and low-income students as well as students with disabilities or lower academically performing students
• Understanding of post-secondary opportunities and admissions processes
• Excellent counseling skills
• Ability to develop and nurture healthy relationships with students
• Good planning, administrative, and organizational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with individuals across multiple cultures. Good awareness of personal worldview, occupy positive attitudes towards cultural differences, and be cognizant of diverse cultural practices and worldviews
• Passion for teaching and developing students

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 21 Apr 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 May 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time