Assistant Director, Upward Bound Programs

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

8d

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applications for an Assistant Director, Upward Bound Programs. Reporting to the Director, this position provides leadership for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of four federally funded Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science programs. The Assistant Director ensures program activities during the academic year and summer are implemented in compliance with federal regulations (34 CFR 645), institutional policies, and approved grant objectives. The Assistant Director oversees instructional services, academic support programming, and summer initiatives, including the Summer Academy, and supervises professional and student staff such as program coordinators, academic support personnel, and summer teams. The role also ensures the accuracy of participant eligibility documentation, student records, and program performance data, and supports annual reporting and program assessment. Working closely with the Director, the Assistant Director contributes to strategic planning, grant development and renewal efforts, and partnerships with schools, families, university departments, and community organizations. This position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to support educational opportunities for first-generation and low-income students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience
• Related experience: Experience managing student-focused academic programs; supervising staff; overseeing data and reporting processes; interpreting policies; and supporting high school or college access initiatives or related experience.
• Requires a flexible work schedule, including significant evening and weekend commitments throughout the academic year.
• Requires extensive summer availability, including a residential component during the summer.
• Requires overnight and multi-day travel with students for college tours, training, and program-related activities.
• Periodic travel to target schools and program sites, including locations in the Fernley and Silver Stage areas, is required.
• Occasional regional or national travel for professional development, conferences, and grant-related meetings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of four federally funded Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science programs.
• Ensures program activities during the academic year and summer are implemented in compliance with federal regulations (34 CFR 645), institutional policies, and approved grant objectives.
• Oversees instructional services, academic support programming, and summer initiatives, including the Summer Academy
• Supervises professional and student staff such as program coordinators, academic support personnel, and summer teams.
• Ensures the accuracy of participant eligibility documentation, student records, and program performance data, and supports annual reporting and program assessment.
• Contributes to strategic planning, grant development and renewal efforts, and partnerships with schools, families, university departments, and community organizations.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director