Wayne State University
Program Manager, Upward Bound
Detroit, MI, US · Part-time
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About the role
- Job Purpose The Upward Bound (UB) Program Manager is vital in empowering low-income, first-generation students to pursue higher education.
- 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.
- This position reports to the Director, Office of Federal TRIO Programs.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Compensation
- Complete annual financial reports.
- Prepare and submit the UB grant proposal and annual performance reports in accordance with Department of Education guidelines to maintain funding.
Benefits
- Their leadership helps create a supportive and effective environment for high school students transitioning into postsecondary education.
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