Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Program
Manager, Upward Bound at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job Purpose
The Upward Bound (UB) Program Manager is vital in empowering
low-income, first-generation students to pursue higher education.
This role involves leading efforts to identify, recruit, and enroll
high school students into the program while providing tailored
college preparatory and academic support services to help them
succeed.
From recruitment to graduation preparation, the UB Program Manager
oversees various services designed to meet the students’ individual
needs. These services include guiding participants through intake
and assessment, offering academic advising and programming,
connecting them to tutoring resources, supporting them in selecting
colleges, completing applications, and navigating financial aid
processes like Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In
addition to managing participant services, the Program Manager
ensures the daily operation of the program by supervising
full-time, part-time, and temporary staff. Their leadership helps
create a supportive and effective environment for high school
students transitioning into postsecondary education. This position
reports to the Director, Office of Federal TRIO Programs.
Essential Functions
- Develop, implement, and manage programming for the TRIO Upward
Bound Program to enhance the educational success of participants
each year, while ensuring compliance with grant objectives, U.S.
Department of Education regulations, and University policies.
Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training,
supervision, and evaluation of full-time and part-time staff,
fostering a collaborative team dedicated to developing and
delivering an innovative academic and college preparatory
curriculum that supports students’ academic growth and smooth
transition into higher education.
Establish and maintain partnerships with WSU staff and faculty,
target schools, and youth-serving community partners to recruit new
students to the program and ensure the success of continuing
participants.
Prepare and monitor grant budget. Complete annual financial
reports. Allocate resources and manage expenditures in accordance
with federal, University, and departmental policies, and
procedures.
Develop and manage organized recordkeeping and data collection
systems to track participant eligibility, services provided and
assess program outcomes. Maintain and update participant files
while monitoring their performance, retention, program completion,
postsecondary enrollment, and progress toward college
graduation.
Prepare and submit the UB grant proposal and annual performance
reports in accordance with Department of Education guidelines to
maintain funding.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Master's degree
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in education,
education administration, educational leadership, higher education,
counseling, social work, human services, or related field.
Experience Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related
experience)
- 5 years of full-time professional experience in student
access/success programs.
- 3+ years of academic and administrative experience.
- Experience with program management and budget management.
- Experience designing, managing, or implementing similar
programs.
- Experience working with high school or college students, within
a TRIO/EOP Program preferred.
- Experience with grant proposal writing, management, and
reporting preferred.
- Experience using Blumen, Banner, or other data management
systems preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership, motivational, programming, and
organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communications, presentation, and
information management skills.
- Knowledge of learning theories, learning styles, educational
methods, and demonstrated ability to apply student development
theories
- Demonstrated commitment to serving and preparing underserved
participants for academic success and post-secondary
enrollment.
School/College/Division:
Generic Division
Primary department:
H9212 - Office of Academic Student Affairs (H9212)
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Office environment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.
