Director Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science

Director Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college.

UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program that provides fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for post-secondary studies. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education. Upward Bound serves students from low-income families and families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

• Hiring Department: Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science
• Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Tuesday
  - Saturday 8:00am- 5:00pm during academic year and Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm during summer. Flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible.
• Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

This position is Grant Funded and subject to availability of funds, expected through August 31, 2026.

Directs, coordinates, implements, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of projects within area of assigned responsibility.

• Promotes organization policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations; advises University personnel regarding the development and implementation of regulatory strategy, potential areas of regulatory concern, and new government/regulatory developments.
• Complies with Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) grant goals and objectives and fulfills activities and requirements expressed in the proposals including reporting and assessment measures.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department supervisor outlining policy, program, or operational changes to be implemented.
• Coordinates activities of divisions or departments to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Develops short and long‑range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay (budget) requirements and documentation for assigned area(s).
• Develops, implements, and provides training policies, standards, guidelines, and security monitoring processes in relation to general control, privacy regulations, and development and operation of the University’s infrastructure.
• Monitors the formulation and coordination of projects or event specifications, requirements for contracts and proposals, and associated documents; serves as technical director for events held in facilities of assigned responsibility; reviews and negotiates contracts and provides accurate cost estimates.
• Reviews and approves documentation relating to projects or events and needs specific to assigned area(s).
• Reviews cost factors and estimates used in planning, organizing,…