Employment Opportunity at Midland College

October 26, 2009

 UPWARD BOUND PROJECT DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and coordinate curriculum especially designed to expose Upward Bound students to cultural events not usually available to disadvantaged youth
• Implement, supervise and evaluate project activities
• Oversee the development, implementation and operation of all activities and services necessary to achieve project objectives
• Serve as liaison between Midland College, MISD, and community agencies and organizations, to include presentations of the project’s objectives
• Prepare and submit Annual Performance Report to US Department of Education and other required reports
• Research, prepare and submit proposals for renewal of project funding
• Participate in all functions of the project and TRIO workshops and conferences
• Develop support workshops for parents

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Five years experience working with low-income, potential first-generation college students
• Knowledge of collegiate academic and financial aid procedures
• Previous experience designing, managing, and implementing educational programs for disadvantaged youth.
• Preference given to candidates who have a low-income and first generation college student background

Preferred:

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience as administrator of federal grant program, to include project and budget management.

SALARY

$35,000 - $45,000 commensurate with education and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits.  Position funded through a grant.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send a resume, completed official application, official transcripts sent directly to the Human Resources office from the institutions attended, three letters of reference, and a statement addressing responsibilities, qualifications and how they meet the desired characteristics. Applications should be sent to:        

Zaira Valeriano

Director of Human Resources

Midland College

3600 N. Garfield

Midland, Texas 79705

(432) 685-4532

Midland College Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.  An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

The employment application can be downloaded from our Employment Opportunities page or call (432) 685-6450 or email: tzarate@midland.edu

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