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Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s department of Upward Bound invites applications for the position of Director Carter Love Upward Bound.
Salary $60,000
SUMMARY To serve the target area youth with limited access to resources by providing leadership and effective supervision of personnel, resources, and records in accordance with Southeast Oklahoma State University and the U. S. Department of Education guidelines in an efficient manner, ensuring timely completion of the Upward Bound program goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise the selection and training of a qualified staff.
Implement Carter Love Upward Bound program goals and activities with the host institution’s administration and staff.
Plan and participate in publicizing the Carter Love Upward Bound program philosophies, goals, and services.
Supervise, monitor, and evaluate all project activities for 60+ participants.
Authorize, approve, and account for Carter Love Upward Bound program’s budgetary expenditures.
Maintain positive public relations with participants, all Upward Bound staff, target area secondary schools, agency personnel, and host institution personnel.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all target area secondary schools, post secondary institutions, service agencies, education centers, and vocational/technical institutions.
Develop and maintain working relationships with area business and industry contacts.
Organize and implement a sequential plan of services, beginning with ninth grade and progressing to high school graduation and postsecondary education admission, enrollment, and graduation.
Supervise the organization, implementation, and coordination of campus trips, visits to business and industry, and other field activities to fulfill curriculum needs.
Supervise coordination of activities between participating secondary schools, counselors, and the host institution.
Secure funding to continue the Carter Love Upward Bound program through the competitive grant process. Activities related to this must be done outside of paid working hours.
Provide administrative oversight for maintaining data documenting accomplishments of the project’s objectives.
Complete all annual performance report components as required by the U. S. Department of Education.
Attend TRIO conferences and trainings at the local, state, regional and national levels.
Perform other duties outlined by the Executive Director of Upward Bound Programs and the VP of Student Affairs within the parameters of the U. S. Department of Education guidelines.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
Safety:
Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in behavioral science, administration, education, or related field.
Must exhibit the understanding, desire, and ability to advocate for youth with limited resources and opportunities.
Must be able to relate to the host institution’s staff, target area administrators, and referral source personnel in a positive manner.
Demonstrate administrative and budgetary skill.
Professional ethics related to the position.
Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication and computer skills.
Must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Must be able to carry/lift books and supplies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in the administration of a TRIO program.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeast Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeast Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is February 2, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
BENEFITS Southeast offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeast. Southeast offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeast Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
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Salary $60,000
SUMMARY To serve the target area youth with limited access to resources by providing leadership and effective supervision of personnel, resources, and records in accordance with Southeast Oklahoma State University and the U. S. Department of Education guidelines in an efficient manner, ensuring timely completion of the Upward Bound program goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise the selection and training of a qualified staff.
Implement Carter Love Upward Bound program goals and activities with the host institution’s administration and staff.
Plan and participate in publicizing the Carter Love Upward Bound program philosophies, goals, and services.
Supervise, monitor, and evaluate all project activities for 60+ participants.
Authorize, approve, and account for Carter Love Upward Bound program’s budgetary expenditures.
Maintain positive public relations with participants, all Upward Bound staff, target area secondary schools, agency personnel, and host institution personnel.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all target area secondary schools, post secondary institutions, service agencies, education centers, and vocational/technical institutions.
Develop and maintain working relationships with area business and industry contacts.
Organize and implement a sequential plan of services, beginning with ninth grade and progressing to high school graduation and postsecondary education admission, enrollment, and graduation.
Supervise the organization, implementation, and coordination of campus trips, visits to business and industry, and other field activities to fulfill curriculum needs.
Supervise coordination of activities between participating secondary schools, counselors, and the host institution.
Secure funding to continue the Carter Love Upward Bound program through the competitive grant process. Activities related to this must be done outside of paid working hours.
Provide administrative oversight for maintaining data documenting accomplishments of the project’s objectives.
Complete all annual performance report components as required by the U. S. Department of Education.
Attend TRIO conferences and trainings at the local, state, regional and national levels.
Perform other duties outlined by the Executive Director of Upward Bound Programs and the VP of Student Affairs within the parameters of the U. S. Department of Education guidelines.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
Safety:
Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in behavioral science, administration, education, or related field.
Must exhibit the understanding, desire, and ability to advocate for youth with limited resources and opportunities.
Must be able to relate to the host institution’s staff, target area administrators, and referral source personnel in a positive manner.
Demonstrate administrative and budgetary skill.
Professional ethics related to the position.
Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication and computer skills.
Must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Must be able to carry/lift books and supplies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in the administration of a TRIO program.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeast Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeast Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is February 2, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
BENEFITS Southeast offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeast. Southeast offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeast Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
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