Project Director of TRIO Upward Bound Programs

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Dean of Student Support Programs, the Project Director of TRIO Upward Bound Programs will ensure the development of quality educational programming for TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO/UB) participants by providing academic support services in a manner consistent with college policies, the objectives and standards of the U.S. Department of Education, guidelines for TRIO/UB, and federal regulations governing grant programs.

The Project Director of TRIO Upward Bound Programs is responsible for the development, marketing, implementation and administration of a comprehensive academic support program to increase the college preparedness and access to higher education for eligible participants (low income and first-generation students and/or students with disabilities and academic need).

The Project Director of TRIO Upward Bound Programs works with high school administrators, counselors and staff; representatives of community agencies; ARC administration, faculty and staff; research analysts; and instructional and student services areas to ensure the success of students participating in this program.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Trends and challenges facing high school students preparation for transition and access to college.
• Academic support and retention program design, development, implementation and evaluation to best meet student needs.
• Adherence to federal financial aid processes and requirements using Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR).
• Utilization of current technologies, student information resources, and reporting systems to best serve students.
• Outreach, recruitment, and retention of educationally underserved, low income or first-generation students or students with disabilities and academic need.

American River College is committed to employees:

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others perspectives and lived experiences.

Typical Duties

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and directing program activities and events.
• Coordinating activities designed to promote program recruitment and retention efforts.
• Coordinating academic/student support assistance programs, including tutoring.
• Coordinating program participation efforts and monitoring the progress of students.
• Representing the program at feeder high schools, other colleges and universities, and other organizational meetings.
• Providing information and referrals to students, parents, and high school personnel.
• Informing students, staff and community about the TRIO Upward Bound program.
• Developing, organizing and supervising program related workshops, forums, conferences, trips and events.
• Attending appropriate conferences, workshops, program trainings, and staff/committee meetings as directed.
• Developing marketing and promotional materials for the TRIO/UB Program.
• Conducting orientation sessions.
• Serving as a resource person to staff, students, partner organizations and the community.
• Conducting training sessions and workshops for peer assistants, tutors, student ambassadors and mentors.
• Assisting in budget planning and maintenance.
• Supervising and overseeing the work of counselors and other students support services faculty and staff.
• Tracking student contacts to monitor services required and providing follow-up throughout program participation.
• Providing data for institutional research.
• Performing follow-up studies and evaluations of program services.
• Developing, implementing and overseeing academic support programs to facilitate student success/achievement.
• Coordinating the implementation of objectives to accomplish operational plans and program goals in full compliance with all applicable federal regulations and requirements.
• Overseeing the recruitment and selection of project participants.
• Developing, authorizing, and monitoring expenditures and program budget in conjunction with, and subject to, review and approval by the Dean of the Natomas Education Center.
• Evaluating the needs, interests, abilities, achievements and aptitudes of program participants; making recommendations to assist the college in fulfilling its obligation to participating students.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with instructional areas, college staff, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges, and community resource agencies; fostering effective high school/college relationships.
• Monitoring the progress of students and coordinating activities designed to assist students entering the program to successfully pursue and meet educational goals.
• Monitoring student files and overseeing case management.
• Explaining college and program policies and procedures.
• Preparing reports and developing programs goals.
• Leading program marketing and public relations activities, articulating the purpose and intent of TRIO Upward Bound in the community, to feeder high schools, and across the District.
• Hiring, training and supervising employees.
• Overseeing qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis and program evaluation.
• Ensuring participant record-keeping is in compliance with federal confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a masters degree from an accredited institution.
2. Have one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTE:Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then "Minimum Qualifications Handbook".

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume orCurriculum Vitae
4. Request for Management Transfer Form (*if applicable*)

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume”or “see transcripts”will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.