Director of Upward Bound & Educational Talent Search

Director of Upward Bound & Educational Talent Search

Salary

$69,514.00 - $73,227.00 Annually

Location

UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600113

Department

Full-Time Employment

Opening Date

09/29/2026

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Director of Upward Bound & Educational Talent SearchFull-Time Exempt

Help Douglas County students see college—and their future—as something within reach.
Umpqua Community College is looking for an energetic, organized leader to direct our Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search programs, helping Douglas County students prepare for college, careers, and life after high school.

You’ll lead programs serving 665 students across local middle and high schools, while working alongside a dedicated team of staff, educators, school partners, and community organizations. From creating meaningful student experiences to supporting staff and ensuring program goals are met, this is a chance to combine leadership, youth development, and education in work that makes a lasting difference.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED, LIMITED-DURATION POSITION THROUGH August 31, 2031
Continued employment beyond August 31, 2031, is subject to grant funding and College needs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Fulfilling the UB/ETS missions and objectives as described in each grant.
• Developing, directing and evaluating the UB/ETS projects according to federal regulations and grant award requirements.
• Carrying out all UCC administrative policies pertaining to the position.
• Representing the programs for UCC, local schools, public media, community organizations, and other colleges
• Supervising student identification, eligibility verification, selection, assessment of progress, and tracking processes.
• Recruiting and recommending qualified ETS and UB personnel for hiring, training staff as needed, and evaluating for retention or dismissal. Providing supervision for all project staff, including school placement and staff schedules.
• Developing creative programming, including a six-week long UB Summer Academy and academic year workshops and curriculum, to encourage low-income, first-generation college students to pursue higher education.
• Recruiting, developing activities, and being the primary advisor for ETS middle school students.
• Developing an effective tutoring program for both grants.
• Maintaining close relationships with middle and high school principals and counselors, college advisors, Early College staff, TRIO Student Support Services Director, community agencies and other colleges to ensure that enhanced services are made available to all participants.
• Supervising facility and equipment use, including project inventories.
• Establish, maintain and monitor official project records systems and ensure that all staff members maintain required student tracking records. Running monthly contact reports to ensure all services are being met.
• Coordinating all academic advising and oversee training of staff on advising for college processes and programs of study.
• Scheduling ongoing team meetings to assess individual student progress and assure that student Learning Assistance Plans are current.
• Planning campus visits, cultural events, retreats, summer camp, and an End-of-Year trip.
• Regularly participating in UCC committees.
• Teaching workshops and classes as needed.
• Serving as a trip chaperone, as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Other Functions:

• Scheduling small and large group meetings.
• Creating and preparing handouts and recruitment materials.
• Staying current with information that pertains to academics, career and financial aid areas.
• Determine best practices to assist underrepresented youth in college and career exploration.
• Tutoring participants in academic subjects.
• Meeting with parents, teachers and/or counselors to discuss participant issues.
• Utilizing school student record systems. Staying current with information that pertains to academic, career and financial aid areas, as well as how to service underprivileged youth.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated program development ability.
• Excellent data gathering, management, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to develop creative curriculum or find resources.
• Knowledge of various computer software, including Microsoft Word and Windows.
• Demonstrated grant writing experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, behavioral and/or social science or related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Two years of successful supervision, fiscal, and program management experience required
• Fiscal and tracking systems management experience required
• Working knowledge and use of technology required
• Two years of college-level or high school level advising, counseling, or teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with TS eligible students or programs preferred
• Proven experience helping youth succeed strongly preferred
• Successful experience designing, managing, and implementing programs preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with at least five years of licensed driving experience, maintain a clean driving record, and be a minimum of 21 years of age.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED, LIMITED-DURATION POSITION THROUGH August 31, 2031
Continued employment beyond August 31, 2031, is subject to grant funding and College needs.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation: 

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

 Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.

Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-Time, regular employees. This includes:

• Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• $30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)

Optional Benefits including:

• Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
• Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
• Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
• Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance plans

01 Many TRiO students are navigating challenges that can make college and career planning feel unfamiliar or out of reach. What experiences have helped you understand or overcome barriers similar to those our students may face, and how would you use that perspective in this role? 02 UCC employees must work and reside in the State of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the State of Oregon by the start date of this position?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Umpqua Community College Address 1140 Umpqua College Rd

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470 Phone 541 440 7690
Website http://umpqua.edu