Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program that assists high school students from first-generation and low-income families in developing the motivation and skills necessary to complete secondary school, enter postsecondary education and be successful. Upward Bound offers participants advising, academic support, exposure to career and educational opportunities, and a residential summer academic program and a college bridge program. The target area for the program includes high schools located in Pueblo County.

• Manages program, ensuring provisions of the Upward Bound Grant are implemented and program maintains compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provides direct supervision of staff, evaluating performance and other human resources functions.
• Develops budget and oversees all expenditures of funds ensuring effective use and compliance with federal regulations and institutional procedures.
• Evaluates project performance through quantitative and qualitative measures. Prepares annual performance report for the U.S. Department of Education. Provides regular updates on project performance to the Executive Director of College Opportunity Programs/TRIO and other administrators at the University.
• Oversees the recruitment and selection of program participants. Participates in interviews of applicants for program and their parents. Final approval of all students accepted into the program.
• Conducts outreach in the community and on campus, including presentations and workshops about program services and collaborative efforts with high school and college faculty and staff. May include transportation of students using a 15-passenger van.
• Plans and conducts staff development training, ensuring all professional staff, instructors, residence advisors, mentors, site coordinators and tutors are properly trained.
• Coordinates program operations with other programs serving disadvantaged students.
• Participates in professional development training.

Ancillary Duties

• Participates in professional organizations (i.e. TAP, ASPIRE, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, education, administration or related field; or a combination of a Master’s degree in another field with work experience with disadvantaged youth
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to target schools and transport students in a 15-passenger van
• Basic knowledge of conducting project evaluations using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications
• Minimum two years’ experience designing or managing college access, transitional, and/or retention programs for disadvantaged youth in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Demonstrated leadership in providing direction and vision for postsecondary educational opportunity programs for disadvantaged youth
• Knowledge of the purposes and processes of Federal TRIO Programs, GEAR UP or other federal grant programs focused on educational opportunity
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience working in higher education, especially positions providing support services to students
• Experience in positions with progressively increasing responsibility
• Experience establishing rapport with low-income and first-generation students and their parents
• Experience working in secondary education at the high school level, especially as a counselor or other positions involved in the transition to postsecondary education
• Experience working in a diverse workplace

Salary Range
$50,000 - $60,000All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

1. a letter of intent (cover letter)
2. a current resume or CV
3. an unofficial transcript
4. three professional references with contact information either within on-line application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly-growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU-Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Annual & Sick Leave
• Retirement Plans

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu .

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.