Program Director

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13700784 ## ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION(S) AVAILABLE # POSITION AVAILABLE: Program Director APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Position(s) Are Filled START DATE: Immediately PROGRAM/UNIT: PATH Upward Bound Math & Science SITE LOCATION: Proviso Township Illinois SALARY RANGE: $60,000 to $72,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Upward Bound Math & Science federally funded program. Specifically, the Director provides direct services to high school-aged youth, most of whom are from low-income families and potentially first-generation college-bound students. The Director will be responsible for implementing the program, which includes, but is not limited to, staff supervision, communications, reporting, planning, and evaluations. The Director develops activities and service delivery strategies that enable missing participants to achieve programmatic mandates. Recruits and supervises staff. Trains and directs staff on program regulations. The Director maintains a professional relationship with targeted high school staff. Qualifications: 1. Masters degree in Counseling, Education, or Social Work required. 2. Experience working with youth, higher education, and/or educational opportunity programs. 3. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from low-income backgrounds. 4. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with youth while working in various settings. 5. Good communication, organizational, and time management skills. 6. Ability to balance tasks independently, as well as within a team to achieve programmatic mandates. 7. Must have reliable personal transportation. The statements in this announcement are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as an exhaustive list describing the duties or responsibilities required of personnel so classified. **** Introspect considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, political, veterans status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Successful applicants may be requested to complete both Background and Drug Screenings. **** Application procedure: Send resume to: