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Troy University
Upward Bound Director
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Troy, Alabama
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Administrator
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October 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Troy University is hiring an Upward Bound Director. The role runs the daily operations of the university's Upward Bound program, a grant-funded program that must meet U.S. Department of Education requirements. The director manages program records, the budget, and staff, and prepares for the next grant funding cycle.
Highlights
- Maintain university and federal Department of Education records for the program and meet the requirements needed for continued funding of the Upward Bound grant.
- Develop the activities needed ahead of the next grant funding cycle submission.
- Hire, train, and evaluate all staff who report to the director, and manage the program budget.
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, one year of experience working with low-income, first-generation, and minority students, and knowledge of collegiate academic and financial procedures, with a master's degree in a related field preferred.
- The position is externally funded, with current funding running through August 31, 2027, pending a grant extension.
- Standard 40-hour week, with nights and weekends required for certain program activities, particularly in the summer.
Upward Bound Director Full Description
Upward Bound Director
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SF2615P
Position Title | Upward Bound Director
Position Type | Professional/Salaried
Department | Upward Bound - Troy
Division | Academic Affairs
Campus | Troy
Work Status | Full-Time (FT)
Temporary | No
Location | Troy - T01
Job Summary | The Upward Bound Director oversees the daily operations of the Upward Bound Program. The responsibilities include: Maintaining all University and Federal DOE records about program. Meeting all DOE requirements for the continued funding of the Upward Bound grant. Developing all necessary activities in advance of submission of the next funding cycle for the grant. Hiring, training, and evaluating all staff members who report to the Director of Upward Bound. Managing the Upward Bound budget.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased. The current funding ends August 31, 2027, pending an extension of the grant.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; one year experience in working with low-income, first generation and minority students; and applicant must be knowledgeable of collegiate academic and financial procedure. Previous experience in working with individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to the population to be served is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in a related field.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours | Standard 40-hour work week with nights and weekends required for certain program activities, specifically during the summer.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | Yes
Posting Date | 10/28/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48802
Position Title | Upward Bound Director
Position Type | Professional/Salaried
Department | Upward Bound - Troy
Division | Academic Affairs
Campus | Troy
Work Status | Full-Time (FT)
Temporary | No
Location | Troy - T01
Job Summary | The Upward Bound Director oversees the daily operations of the Upward Bound Program. The responsibilities include: Maintaining all University and Federal DOE records about program. Meeting all DOE requirements for the continued funding of the Upward Bound grant. Developing all necessary activities in advance of submission of the next funding cycle for the grant. Hiring, training, and evaluating all staff members who report to the Director of Upward Bound. Managing the Upward Bound budget.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased. The current funding ends August 31, 2027, pending an extension of the grant.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; one year experience in working with low-income, first generation and minority students; and applicant must be knowledgeable of collegiate academic and financial procedure. Previous experience in working with individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to the population to be served is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in a related field.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours | Standard 40-hour work week with nights and weekends required for certain program activities, specifically during the summer.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | Yes
Posting Date | 10/28/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48802
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
Solicit References Through the System? | No
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference |
Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected].
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference |
Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected].
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Social Media website
- Indeed
- Other employment website (please specify below)
- Employee Referral (please specify below)
- Local newspaper (please specify below)
- Professional journal (please specify below)
- Other source (please specify below)
- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question) - * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.
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