- Develop and implement short- and long-range program plans
consistent with U.S. Department of Education TRIO guidelines.
- Ensure full compliance with the Higher Education Act and all
applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Communication with the U.S. Department of Education regarding
grant performance and compliance matters.
- Monitor program performance objectives and implement continuous
improvement strategies.
Grant Administration, Reporting & Data Management
- Prepare and submit required internal and external reports,
including the Annual Performance Report (APR), budgets, and other
federal documentation.
- Lead the development and submission of the competitive
five-year federal grant renewal.
- Maintain data systems to track participant eligibility,
services, outcomes, and performance measures through secondary
completion and post secondary enrollment/persistence
- Ensure accurate documentation of services, expenditures, and
participant records in compliance with federal regulations.
- Use data to inform strategic planning, curriculum development,
and program enhancements.
Program Design, Curriculum & Student Services
- Oversee the design and implementation of academic year and
summer programming, including academic instruction, tutoring,
mentoring, college readiness workshops, and enrichment
activities.
- Develop and execute curriculum aligned with college access and
academic skill-building objectives.
- Ensure delivery of comprehensive advising and support services
for participants and families.
- Monitor and verify participant eligibility, academic progress,
and engagement in program services.
Personnel, Budget & Operational Management
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff,
student employees, and instructional personnel.
- Manage and monitor program budgets, ensuring fiscal
responsibility and compliance with federal funding
regulations.
- Oversee payroll, contracts, and resource allocation to support
program implementation.
- Ensure implementation of risk management, student safety
protocols, and institutional youth protection policies for all
program activities, including residential programming
Recruitment, Partnerships & Institutional
Engagement
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify and
enroll eligible low-income, first-generation, and academically
at-risk high school students.
- Build and maintain partnerships with target schools, school
districts, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with campus units to support participant access and
transition to post secondary education
- Represent Upward Bound and the Center for Pre-College Programs
at meetings, events, and conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Upward
Bound, the Center for Pre-College Programs, and the Division of
Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develops, facilitates, and evaluates educational pre-college
program content and materials
- Advises institutional or divisional leadership on pre-college
program services and student needs
- Oversees design, drafting, and scheduling of program specific
materials and resources for an educational pre-college program
- Promotes and maintains internal and external partnerships
- Manages operating policies and procedures to comply with
regulations, institutional policies, and pre-college program unit
objectives
- May monitor pre-college program budget
Department: Strategic Enrollment Management and Student
Success
The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student
Success (SEMSS) is responsible for advancing UWM's student
enrollment, persistence, and completion goals across the full
student lifecycle-from recruitment and admission through financial
aid, advising, retention, career readiness, and degree completion.
Guided by a shared set of
divisional core values, SEMSS serves
as both an operational hub and strategic partner to academic units
and central administration in shaping institutional enrollment and
student success outcomes. SEMSS encompasses 11
departments, 160 full-time employees,
and 350 student employees.
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in education, counseling, liberal arts, or a
related field (conferred at time of application).
- At least three (3) years of professional experience with
program coordination or management in education,
counseling/advising, pre-college programming, and/or student
support services.
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation,
underrepresented, and/or academically disadvantaged students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with federal grant writing, including
development and submission of competitive proposals (e.g., TRIO or
similar programs).
- Experience with budget development, fiscal oversight, and
financial reporting.
- Experience with program administration and supervision of
professional and/or student staff.
- Experience with program evaluation, data collection, curriculum
development, and reporting systems.
- Experience with K-12 school districts and community-based
organizations, outreach, recruitment, and partnership
development.
Education: Master's degree in education, counseling, liberal
arts, or a related field (conferred at time of application).
How to Apply:
Please note: Applicants who applied for the previous posting
must re-apply in order to be considered for this employment
opportunity.
Interested applicants are required to apply online and
provide:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience
as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to
provide three professional/supervisor references through an
external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted
prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
For Questions, please contact Luke Messmann at
MessmanL@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Upward-Bound-Program-Director_JR10014151.
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