Job Title Program Director P10 (Director of College Assistance Migrant Program) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Upward Bound Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html) General Summary The College Assistance Migrant Program project director is directly responsible for the successful implementation and continuation of the College Assistance Migrant Program grant project. The director will manage and execute all project goals, objectives and activities. Supervise personnel, administer the budget and is responsible for the evaluation of all program activities and services. The position operates under the direct supervision of the Executive Director for the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs in the Division of Student Affairs at West Texas A&M University. Responsibilities: + Coordinate and direct all aspects of the College Assistance Migrant Program grant project. Responsible for the evaluation of all program activities and services. + Plan and direct the implementation of the College Assistance Migrant Program grant project goals, objectives and activities. Responsible for planning and coordinating all participant workshops, leadership and cultural activities. Supervise, manage and train full time and part-time personnel. Responsible for all recruiting, employing and training processes for new project staff. + Responsible for collecting data and submitting the College Assistance Migrant Programs project’s annual performance reports and other documentation required by the U.S. Office of Migrant Education on behalf of the University and the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs. + Administer, plan, manage the grants project budget, and conduct administrative functions. + Maintain positive relationships with university departments and external constituents. + Secure facilities, resources and materials to satisfy project activities and goals. Identify, assess, and provide services for College Assistance Migrant Program participants as needed. + Work on special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director for the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs. + Serve on various university committees and work groups. + Responsible for the assisting with the College Assistance Migrant Program grant proposal research and writing, with the assistance of the Executive Director for the Office of College Access and Academic Enrichment Programs. + This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: + Master's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree while actively seeking Master’s Degree required in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or an appropriate field + Minimum of five (5) years of experience total in Education or related field including three (3) years of experience with migrant population and/or first generation low-income students, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged low-income students that will be potential first-generation college students + Knowledge of academic advising services, development of individualized service plans, and delivery of college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy services, and educational opportunity programming + Knowledge of the principles and practice of administrative organization and management + Experience in curriculum development and assisting with writing and managing federal grants + Experience selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff + Good driving record Preferred Qualifications: + Master’s Degree in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or an appropriate field + Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the areas of staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting and compliance with federal regulations + Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Participants + Ability to manage and expand program partnerships + Experience with grant writing processes Applicant Instructions: Please include the following with your application: + Cover letter + Resume + Three references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.