Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0008708 Position Summary/Description: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Upward Bound Program was established at UNC -Chapel Hill in 1966 and annually serves 102 low-income and first-generation high school students, assisting them in building the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to ensure success in post-secondary education and lifelong learning. The Upward Bound Program is one of two TRiO Programs as part of the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs ( CHEOP ) Office. The Assistant Director of Upward Bound reports to the Associate Director of TRiO Programs and is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, assessment and supervision of significant components of the Upward Bound Program. The Associate Director of the TRiO Programs reports to the Senior Director of CHEOP and has day-to-day responsibility for overseeing the activities, programs, and operations of the TRiO Programs. Specific responsibilities of the Assistant Director position include: Program development, implementation, and evaluation. The Assistant Director oversees the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Upward Bound curriculum, summer programming and cultural activities administered at UNC -Chapel Hill through supervision of program staff and monitoring of programmatic activities and participants. Program evaluation is an essential responsibility to ensure thorough documentation of achievements and accountability for program outcomes. Strategic planning-The Assistant Director generates long and short-range strategies to ensure high quality educational and academic counseling services to effectively serve the needs of high school students. Fiscal and administrative oversight and fundraising-The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing Upward Bound budgetary matters, including annual budget development, and reporting and day-to-day oversight; developing grant proposals and providing oversight of grants and contracts; fundraising; supervision of Graduate Assistants, Work Study students, Tutors and High School Coordinators. External relations, partnership development, and collaboration – The Assistant Director supports the TRiO Programs Director as an official representative to internal and external constituencies, responsible for developing and maintaining productive relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and students from affiliated high schools, community leaders and social service administrators. Education and Experience: Knowledge of college preparation at postsecondary and secondary levels, with secondary experience preferred; experience in curriculum development, college access and experiential education is highly preferred. Experience in program development and implementation of curriculum, summer programming and cultural activities is also preferred. The Assistant Director is also recommended to understand college readiness or remediation programs and possess strong writing skills and grant writing experience. Essential Skills: This position requires three years or more of experience in TRiO programs, similar programs, or experience working with first generation, low-income youth and or those from disadvantaged backgrounds and populations as a counselor, caseworker, researcher, teacher or administrator. The Assistant Director must demonstrate strong communication and organization skills along with an understanding of working with disadvantaged youth and populations. They also must have evidence of excellent interpersonal skills reflected through successful work with teachers, administrators, community persons, and or counselors. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license. AA/EEO Statement: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.