Assistant Director, Upward Bound Programs

The Assistant Director for the Upward Bound (TRiO) programs is a 12-month position serving low-income, first generation youth with activities and guidance to provide opportunies for precollegiate academic success. The Upward Bound programs assist students in gaining the knowledge and skills required to graduate from high school, and enroll in and graduate from post-secondary institutions.

Medaille College has two Upward Bound Programs: Upward Bound Classic & Upward Bound Math Science. This position works cooperatively with colleagues in both programs, Buffalo Public School district staff, and local partners to recruit and select eligible participants, advise a caseload of participants, and design intrusive services, including tutoring, financial aid, and college preparatory guidance.

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in psychology, education, or closely related field required; Master's degree preferred. Must possess at least two years of leadership experience in an education or youth services related field. Must possess at least one year of experience working with 9th-12th grade low-income disadvantaged youth, and have knowledge of the financial aid process, postsecondary admissions procedures, and community relations. Preference will be given to individuals with backgrounds similar to the target population. STEM experience is highly desired.

Medaille is a growing, private, four-year, liberal arts-based college in Buffalo, New York, serving the educational needs of a diverse student body in Western New York and Southern Ontario through a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs (www.medaille.edu).

Cover letter, resume and three references should be electronically submitted to Barbara Bilotta, Director of Human Resources, Medaille College. Please refer to www.medaille.edu/jobs to apply. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. No phone calls please.

Medaille College invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

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