PROGRAM MANAGER, UPWARD BOUND, School of Education, Upward Bound

The Boston University Upward Bound Project Manager has both management and direct service responsibilities including the development of the program's curriculum; working with the Upward Bound Math Science project manager to hire, train, and supervise project teachers; providing academic advising and support services to participants; arranging college visits; conferring with program teachers and teachers at target high schools regarding student achievement; management of participant academic assessments; supporting project director in the preparation of project reports, participant recruitment, and liaising with parents of project participants and staff at target schools. BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is dedicated to transforming the systems that impact learning and human development for a thriving, sustainable, and just future in Boston and beyond. At BU Wheelock, we believe that cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to have join our community a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU Wheelock is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferable with education or relevant coursework.

Required Experience:

• Three to five years experience working with low-income populations in an educational setting.
• Two to three years of staff supervision, program evaluation, and curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate students' needs in a variety of subject areas to program staff, University faculty and graduate students, high school teachers and counselors and administrators.
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in working with underserved and disadvantaged youth.
• Although not required, preference will be given to applicants who speak multiple languages.
• Applicants with experience with Upward Bound or similar educational opportunity programs are also encouraged to apply.
• Applicants will need to submit a cover letter and a resume.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.