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Upward Bound Program Director
 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | |
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 Aug 22, 2026 | |
 Upward Bound Program Director Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10014151 Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Upward Bound Program Director Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Pre-College Services Manager Job Duties: The Director of TRIO Upward Bound provides strategic leadership and oversight for the federally funded Upward Bound program, ensuring alignment with U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant guidelines, institutional goals, and student success priorities. Upward Bound serves eligible high school students by providing academic enrichment, college readiness programming, advising, and support services designed to promote postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion. The Director is responsible for short- and long-range planning, program implementation, compliance, federal reporting, budget oversight, curriculum development, and staff supervision. The Director ensures that all grant objectives, regulatory requirements, and performance measures are met. The Director of TRIO Upward Bound is responsible for the management and leadership of the program. This position ensures that all grant objectives and compliance requirements are met while fostering an environment that supports academic preparation, personal development, and college readiness of low-income, first-generation, and academically under-prepared high school participants. The Director executes strategic goals and operational plans, organizes and implements academic year and summer programming and services, manages staff performance, monitors program outcomes, and oversees budget execution. The role requires consistent evaluation of program effectiveness, preparation of annual performance reports and required federal documentation, and ongoing engagement with campus and community stakeholders to advance the mission of the Upward Bound program and the Center for Pre-College Programs. The Director also leads the development and submission of the program's competitive five-year grant renewal to the U.S. Department of Education. Major Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership, Planning & Compliance
Grant Administration, Reporting & Data Management
Program Design, Curriculum & Student Services
Personnel, Budget & Operational Management
Recruitment, Partnerships & Institutional Engagement
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Upward Bound, the Center for Pre-College Programs, and the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success. Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success (SEMSS) is responsible for advancing UWM's student enrollment, persistence, and completion goals across the full student lifecycle-from recruitment and admission through financial aid, advising, retention, career readiness, and degree completion. Guided by a shared set of divisional core values, SEMSS serves as both an operational hub and strategic partner to academic units and central administration in shaping institutional enrollment and student success outcomes. SEMSS encompasses 11 departments, 160 full-time employees, and 350 student employees. Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in education, counseling, liberal arts, or a related field (conferred at time of application). How to Apply: Please note: Applicants who applied for the previous posting must re-apply in order to be considered for this employment opportunity. Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Contact Information: For Questions, please contact Luke Messmann at MessmanL@uwm.edu Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Upward-Bound-Program-Director_JR10014151. je-14c70a43a4b14207b4eec31fa104de75 | |