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Provides leadership for the Classic Upward Bound programs, one of the 4 federal grant-funded TRIO programs supported at Creighton focused on providing college preparatory services. Assist first generation and income eligible high school students pursue post-secondary education and graduate with a bachelor's degree. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program (as outlined in the grant), including staff supervision and management; delivery of grant mandated services; implementation of the Summer Academy; development of programs focused on student success; compliance with government and University regulations and reporting; and financial accountability. Collaborate key internal and external stakeholders (including local school districts) to implement programs that support these students. Work to build partnerships within Creighton University that will benefit their program participants and serve as a member of the Student Success leadership team, fully supporting divisional efforts.
Essential Functions:
- Direct and lead all aspects of the Classic Upward Bound programs and implement grant mandated services that meet grant and University objectives. Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff personnel. Implement the Upward Bound Summer Academy. Build relationships with external partners. Promote the UB programs (mission, objectives, and philosophy) to the university community. Interpret federal legislation and regulations relevant to the administration of the UB TRIO projects.
- Provide administrative leadership through policy development, preparation of reports, and development of publications, public relations, and communication with the U.S. Department of Education. Develop and implement formative and substantive program assessment and oversee the student data system. Prepare continuation and annual performance reports based upon federal guidelines and data analysis. Contribute to the preparation of a high-quality grant proposal that integrates current U.S. Department of Education priorities and identify and pursue additional funding sources for program initiatives.
- Plan, develop, and manage the UB federal and institutional budgets, and ensure ongoing financial analysis of accounts in compliance with the U. S. Department of Education and Creighton University fiscal rules and procedures.
- Contribute to Student Success divisional efforts that support the persistence, retention, and overall success of Creighton students as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the assistant or director level administering comprehensive support programs supporting underrepresented student populations (including individuals from lower socio-economic and/or racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds).
- Demonstrated success in a leadership role in higher or secondary education with program development and staff management preferred.
- Prior TRIO experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience making effective public presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Understanding of departmental budgets and general accounting principles. The ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of community constituents.
- Experience gathering relevant data for reporting, promoting program, and grant writing.
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