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Join Brandeis University as the Director of Upward Bound!
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on students' lives and empowering first-generation and low-income high schoolers to achieve their college dreams? Brandeis University invites applications for the Director of Upward Bound, a pivotal role in guiding the next generation of scholars from Waltham High School toward academic success and higher education.
About the Program :
The Upward Bound program at Brandeis serves 60 motivated students, focusing on boosting grades, retention, graduation rates, and knowledge of the college application process. With a mission rooted in equity and access, the program builds strong partnerships with Waltham High School staff and community organizations to transform aspirations into achievements.
What You Will Do :
- Engaging Students and Families : Recruit and enroll students, deliver engaging informational sessions for parents, and design impactful activities during the academic year and summer.
- Building a Team : Supervise and inspire a diverse team, including the Program Coordinator, graduate instructors, and undergraduate mentors and tutors, ensuring a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Driving Outcomes : Track participation, evaluate program success, and manage budgets while maintaining compliance with federal and university policies.
- Providing Support : Advise and mentor students, offering both academic and personal guidance to help them thrive in high school and beyond.
- Collaborating Widely : Forge partnerships with Waltham High School staff, local nonprofits, and various Brandeis departments to amplify program impact.
What We Are Looking For :
Why Join Us?
This is a full-time, grant-funded role offering a unique opportunity to lead a federally supported program. Currently in its third year of a five-year grant cycle, Upward Bound at Brandeis is a thriving program ready for your leadership and vision.
If you are ready to inspire, lead, and make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
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