Develop, supervise and evaluate implementation of activities, experiences and mandatory services meant to achieve the objectives of the Upward Bound Classic project grant. Responsible for the day-to-day operations including monitoring the budget, direct supervision of academic advisors and project secretary and establishing relationships with target school principals and counselors.

Essential Functions:

25% Supervise and assist with recruitment of participants in compliance with federal regulations; develop experiences, activities and services to meet grant objectives.

25% Serve as liaison to school principals and counselors; supervise school visits made by Academic Adviser. Evaluate progress made toward accomplishing grant objectives.

25% Monitor budget and oversee all expenditures for accuracy, and as allowable and allocable according to federal regulations.

25% Overall management and reporting of progress related to the program, personnel, and participants.

Additional Position Information:

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a related field, such as secondary education, higher education or counseling required.  Experience in program administration, working knowledge of curriculum planning and development.

Requires a minimum of 2 years academic counseling experience with excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop and evaluate program activities and provide academic counseling to program participants/or prospective University students required.

Leadership: Direct supervision and evaluation of work as a first-line supervisor over non-exempt staff including hiring, terminating, disciplining; or functional guidance and/or project leadership over exempt staff engaged in activities of a recurring basis.

Application Deadline: July 24, 2025.

Compensation: $55,000 annually

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach your resume, cover letter and three professional references.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Judy Casserman

Email:

judy1@uakron.edu

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