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Position Title TRIO Upward Bound - Assistant Director
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department Upward Bound
Job Description

Hope College TRIO Upward Bound, Assistant Director
The TRIO Upward Bound program is funded by a grant from the Department of Education and serves local first-generation and low-income high school students who are committed to pursuing higher education after graduating high school.

The Assistant Director supports the daily operations of the program with a focus on college readiness, senior preparation, and student success. This role ensures students are supported through college access, financial aid, and enrollment processes while assisting with program compliance and implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Support & College Readiness

• Lead Senior Seminar and college readiness programming
• Assist with college applications, FAFSA, and scholarships
• Coordinate college visits
• Monitor student academic progress (especially seniors)
• Communicate with students, families, and staff

Program Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate academic-year programming (Special/Friday Sessions)
• Oversee tutoring services and student registration
• Hire and supervise tutors
• Support Summer Session operations including dorm life, academic coaching, and Friday activities

Recruitment & Retention

• Coordinate recruitment across target schools
• Maintain a school presence as needed
• Support retention and follow-up for students who have left the program

Alumni & Follow-Up Services

• Track graduates in postsecondary education, including transcript requests
• Maintain communication and support alumni

Program Administration & Compliance

• Assist with APR reporting
• Support budget monitoring
• Assist with compliance audits

Outreach & Communication

• Manage social media and program communications
• Support outreach and visibility efforts

Qualifications

• Experience working with an educational program and/or similar projects
• Experience working with disadvantaged youth
• Experience developing and implementing programs and workshops
• Appreciation for and experience working with diverse cultures and preferably bilingual and bicultural (Spanish)
• Prior supervisory experience
• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and SPSS preferred
• Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred in education, administration, counseling, or social work

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-007SR
Job Posting Open Date 06/08/2026
Job Posting Close Date 07/01/2026
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. This role requires managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including student programming, tutoring services, recruitment, and reporting. Can you provide an example of how you successfully organized and prioritized competing deadlines and responsibilities?
   (Open Ended Question)
2. Building relationships with students, families, schools, and alumni is critical to this role. Tell us about a strategy or initiative you implemented to recruit, retain, or engage students and families. What results did you achieve?
   (Open Ended Question)
3. TRIO Upward Bound staff often wear many hats and may need to respond to student needs outside of regular business hours. What attracts you to a role with this level of commitment, and how do you prepare yourself for those responsibilities?
   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. References

Optional Documents