Category:: Administrative Positions
Department:: Upward Bound
Locations:: Springfield, OH
Posted:: Apr 3, 2019
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 2-82173-77111

About Wittenberg University:

Founded in 1845, Wittenberg is a nationally ranked, private, liberal arts college related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has an enrollment of about 1,800 students. Wittenberg enjoys a national reputation for excellent academic standards and is widely known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Wittenberg has an exceptional staff and award-winning faculty who share a commitment to undergraduate teaching, research, and development of students into successful global citizens. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati. Please visit our website at http://www.wittenberg.edu.

Job Description:

The Upward Bound Program at Wittenberg University is recruiting for an Assistant Director to join our team. The Assistant Director will work with the Upward Bound staff in carrying out the essential operations of the program.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and coordinate the cultural and recreational program during the summer and academic year.
• Work with the Director to establish program policies.
• Write portions of the proposal and annual reports as they relate to student needs assessment.
• Coordinate alumni affairs which includes keeping updates and current files on former students.
• Represent the program as it pertains to relations with a variety of social agencies on behalf of students and their families.
• Supervise the maintenance of records.
• Review computerized rosters and student records & profiles.
• Provide needs assessments for students upon entrance into the program.
• Administer student testing, including the selection and development of tests. Schedule, administer and grade tests. Disseminate information to appropriate personnel.
• Make regular home visits to meet with Upward Bound students and their parents.
• Consult with the Academic and Career Education Coordinator(s) to provide information and insight to the College Placement Program.
• Work closely with reading and writing instructors to insure that students are receiving remediation in areas needed.
• Serve as liaison between program and secondary schools.
• Provide information for both program and school personnel as it pertains to Upward Bound students
• Conduct exit interviews on project students who prematurely leave the program.
• Design program newsletters and other correspondence.
• Coordinate monthly cultural activities and fund-raising efforts.
• Coordinate with and advise the Parent Advising Board.
• Carry out the responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in a related field required is required, master's degree preferred. We are seeking applicants with 1-3 years of related work experience.

Additionally, the Assistant Director should:

• Be knowledgeable of various academic and psychological tests and of the federal rules and regulations governing Upward Bound students.
• Have an educational experience, preferably in federally TRIO funded programs and with target populations.
• Have sensitivity to the type of student recruited to Upward Bound.
• Have the ability to work at least one evening/night per week supervising the tutorial lab.
• Have the willingness and ability to teach as needed.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please set-up an account and apply through our online system. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:

• A cover letter
• Resume
• Name, address and phone number for three professional references

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the application process, please contact Wittenberg's Human Resources Department at (937) 327-7517.