Purdue University
PNW Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Purdue University, Hammond, Indiana, United States, 46320
Job Title: PNW Assistant Director of Upward Bound
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Assistant Director of Upward Bound The Assistant Director of Upward Bound supports the Director in managing all aspects of the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and alignment with project objectives. This position provides supervision, leadership, and strategic direction in student services, staff management, academic programming, and performance outcomes to advance the mission of preparing first-generation and income‑eligible high school students for success in postsecondary education. The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program which serves 130 participants and is currently funded through May 31, 2027. Continued funding is contingent upon a competitive application process. Duties and Responsibilities of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Implement and monitor Upward Bound activities in alignment with 34 CFR 645 guidelines for Academic and Summer Academy.
Assist the Director in coordinating the Summer Academy calendar ensuring implementation of all related activities.
Provide academic, personal, and career advising forassigned caseload.
Track student progress and implement academicinterventions.
Assist students in completing college and scholarshipapplications.
Establish partnerships with Liberal Arts departments andcommunity agencies.
Assist with recruitment in target schools.
Build and maintain strong relationships with principals,counselors, and parents.
Supervise regular tutors, instructors, and advisors.
Assist with coordination of professional development forinstructional staff, tutors and advisors.
Assist with contact input and other duties as assigned.
Efficient use of PNW programs, which include but notlimited to, Unitime, Microsoft, Qualtrics, DocuSign, Filelocker, Blumen, Zoom.
Monitor and evaluate the success of programs and adjustaccordingly.
Monitor progress toward UB performance objectives.
Assist with the Annual Performance Report (APR) andinternal audits.
Represent Upward Bound at TRIO, institutional, andcommunity events.
Participate in professional development and conferencesto strengthen program quality.
Benefits of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
University contributions to Health Savings Account –
Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
10 paid holidays
Employee Wellness Programs
Paid Parental Leaveafter one year of service
Tuition remission for you,yourspouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Education of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or related field
Experience of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
3 years of experience working with TRIO, K-12, higher education, counseling or similar college access programs
Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and program management experience.
Knowledge of academic advising, financial aid, and postsecondary transition processes.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel for program activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Blumen, BoilerBase, or related student management systems.
F amiliarity with Department of Education TRIO reporting and compliance ondernemen
Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented students.
Core Competencies of Assistant Director of Up måned Design?
Demonstrated experience with designing challenging academic curriculum, assessing student needs and supervising others.
Demonstrated experience with assessment and evaluation.
Ability to comply with university, financial, and programmatic policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently, display strong decision‑making, excellent organization skills, and ability to multi‑task and prioritize requests.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders from community (students, parents, principals) to university administration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, and video conferencing software.
Additional Information Professional references will be מאפשרverified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal projek experience.
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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student‑centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student‑centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
FLSA Status Exempt
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City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Assistant Director of Upward Bound The Assistant Director of Upward Bound supports the Director in managing all aspects of the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and alignment with project objectives. This position provides supervision, leadership, and strategic direction in student services, staff management, academic programming, and performance outcomes to advance the mission of preparing first-generation and income‑eligible high school students for success in postsecondary education. The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program which serves 130 participants and is currently funded through May 31, 2027. Continued funding is contingent upon a competitive application process. Duties and Responsibilities of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Implement and monitor Upward Bound activities in alignment with 34 CFR 645 guidelines for Academic and Summer Academy.
Assist the Director in coordinating the Summer Academy calendar ensuring implementation of all related activities.
Provide academic, personal, and career advising forassigned caseload.
Track student progress and implement academicinterventions.
Assist students in completing college and scholarshipapplications.
Establish partnerships with Liberal Arts departments andcommunity agencies.
Assist with recruitment in target schools.
Build and maintain strong relationships with principals,counselors, and parents.
Supervise regular tutors, instructors, and advisors.
Assist with coordination of professional development forinstructional staff, tutors and advisors.
Assist with contact input and other duties as assigned.
Efficient use of PNW programs, which include but notlimited to, Unitime, Microsoft, Qualtrics, DocuSign, Filelocker, Blumen, Zoom.
Monitor and evaluate the success of programs and adjustaccordingly.
Monitor progress toward UB performance objectives.
Assist with the Annual Performance Report (APR) andinternal audits.
Represent Upward Bound at TRIO, institutional, andcommunity events.
Participate in professional development and conferencesto strengthen program quality.
Benefits of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
University contributions to Health Savings Account –
Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
10 paid holidays
Employee Wellness Programs
Paid Parental Leaveafter one year of service
Tuition remission for you,yourspouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Education of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or related field
Experience of Assistant Director of Upward Bound
3 years of experience working with TRIO, K-12, higher education, counseling or similar college access programs
Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and program management experience.
Knowledge of academic advising, financial aid, and postsecondary transition processes.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel for program activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Blumen, BoilerBase, or related student management systems.
F amiliarity with Department of Education TRIO reporting and compliance ondernemen
Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented students.
Core Competencies of Assistant Director of Up måned Design?
Demonstrated experience with designing challenging academic curriculum, assessing student needs and supervising others.
Demonstrated experience with assessment and evaluation.
Ability to comply with university, financial, and programmatic policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently, display strong decision‑making, excellent organization skills, and ability to multi‑task and prioritize requests.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders from community (students, parents, principals) to university administration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, and video conferencing software.
Additional Information Professional references will be מאפשרverified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal projek experience.
amerikan
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student‑centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student‑centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
FLSA Status Exempt
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