GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Open Doors/Upward Bound manages the Talent Search and Upward Bound TRiO programs at Cameron University.  The director is responsible for the administration and oversight of programs and personnel that ensure the efficient, equitable, and student-centered delivery of program services. This position supervises full-time and part-time professional and classified staff. The Director of Open Doors/Upward Bound reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success.

JOB DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

COLLEGIALITY

• Professionally and efficiently execute Cameron University’s commitment to student success
• Work collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders to include teachers, staff, and administrators at Lawton Public Schools
• Assist students and supporters with accessing resources to make college attendance affordable
• Provide community outreach and presentations relating to program opportunities
• Advise the vice president on matters related to program performance

STRATEGIC PLANNING/COMPLIANCE

• Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as connected to secondary and postsecondary education
• Develop and lead a departmental strategic plan
• Develop and manage budgets in alignment with federal program guidelines and university policy
• Collect and analyze program evaluation data and supervise submission of annual performance reports
• Assess program activities and participate in the university assessment process
• Assist with the submission of federal, state, and institutional reports as required
• Write program grant proposals
• Maintain student rights under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Coordinate and facilitate Upward Bound summer programming and educational field trips
• Complete the application for and supervise Oklahoma Summer Feeding Program for Upward Bound

MANAGEMENT

• Perform all appropriate administrative duties including, but not limited to, budget maintenance, personnel development, and departmental assessment
• Oversee and assist in the coordination of secondary student recruitment within Lawton Public Schools
• Guide staff in developing curriculum and activities that best serve under-represented students as they overcome barriers to postsecondary education success
• Work with advisors to monitor the progress of high school seniors in their college preparation process

SERVICE

• Ensure that program participants are served efficiently, with courtesy and respect in compliance with federal regulations
• Engage and support parents/guardians in the college preparation process by providing monthly informational meetings about the college preparation process
• Participate in staff development programming, campus functions, and serve on University committees
• Assist program participants to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as necessary
• Correspond with program participants offering advice, resources, or referral to other campus resources
• Arrange travel and programming for events
• Chaperone activities as needed, including nights and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

STAFF SUPERVISED

• Assistant Directors (2)
• College Preparation Advisors (4)
• Academic Advisor (1)
• Administrative Assistants (2)
  • Student Assistants/Tutors (multiple)

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• An earned master’s degree in counseling, social work, education or psychology or related field
• Minimum of five years responsible employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellent customer services skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, evaluation and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively; both verbally and written
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relations with campus and community stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior employment within a TRiO program
• Experience working with diverse and varied student populations including low socioeconomic status (SES), first generation, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education
• Two years of experience working with business intelligence processes, reports, and database software, or four years directly related experience with Oracle and Ellucian (Banner) systems in an institution of higher education
• Three years of administrative and supervisory experience
• Counseling experience and experience in program and curriculum development, and familiarity with a University environment
• Previous grant writing experience 
• A terminal degree (specifically Ed.D. or Ph.D.)
• Bilingual – Spanish

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate (Budgeted at $50,470/annually)

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: https://www.cameron.edu/hr/faculty-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.  Incomplete applications might not be considered.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by July 5, 2022 are assured of receiving full consideration.

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