PROGRAM MANAGER, UPWARD BOUND CLASSICS, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Upward Bound at Boston University is a federally funded TRIO program, whose purpose is to prepare 86 low-income and first-generation college bound students for success in higher education. The goal of the program is to prepare students for success in college. Students enter the program in either grade 9 or 10 and continue in the program through high school graduation. Program services include an academically rigorous six-week summer residential program, as well as afternoon classes and tutoring during the school year. Applicants must attend one of five target high schools: Brighton High, English High, Community Academy of Science and Health, Margarita Muniz Academy and Snowden High; or live in one of four target neighborhoods: Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan and Roxbury. You can see a brief video about the Upward Bound program at https://youtu.be/q7jhjlNCdoI.
The Boston University Upward Bound Program Manager has both management and direct service responsibilities including the development of the program's curriculum; working with the Upward Bound Math Science Program Manager to hire, train, and supervise program teachers; providing college application, financial aid application and academic advising and support services to participants; arranging college visits; conferring with program teachers and teachers at target high schools regarding student achievement; management of participant academic assessments; connecting across departments and units at BU and the community through website content creation and social media; and supporting the project director in the preparation of project reports, participant recruitment, and liaising with parents of project participants and staff at target schools.
Upward Bound staff are dynamic, mission-driven, professionals who foster collaboration, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of our program objectives. This is a fulltime salaried position and is eligible for the University’s comprehensive benefits program for staff. The position is fully on-site and located on the world-renowned Boston University campus.
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Work Modality: This position is 100% on-site with an office located on the world-renowned Boston University campus.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Boston University is considered confidential. Employees must adhere to University and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures; and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.
_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _
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Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Modality: This position is 100% on-site with an office located on the world-renowned Boston University campus.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Boston University is considered confidential. Employees must adhere to University and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures; and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.
_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _
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