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S14799P

TRIO Upward Bound Program Manager

VPI-Office for Student Success

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Normal working hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Flexibility to work during peak program/summer hours, including nights and weekends.

$60,000+ Commensurate with experience

03/03/2026

Yes

04/06/2026

Priority review by date of March 16, 2026.

Athens Area

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Program Coordinator III

Exempt

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Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of demonstrated success improving academic persistence and postsecondary enrollment outcomes for first-generation and income-eligible students.
• Proven ability to lead complex, federally funded college access initiatives with measurable student outcomes

The position requires the person to manage the daily operation of three federally funded Upward Bound Programs, which involves performing general administrative duties; marketing services; supervising staff, recruiting, hiring and training staff; evaluating staff annually; overseeing all Upward Bound services provided to participants; established procedures to select middle and high school students for participation and verifying their eligibility; maintaining compliance with federal TRIO requirements; and maintaining records in compliance with federal and University policies.

• Experience and training in managing similar projects, higher education and supervising, maintaining budgets, written reports, and program evaluations.
• Retention strategies and collegiate curriculum, terminology, and pivoting to online resources.
• Ability to set goals, based on participant needs, individual group and virtual service delivery coordination.
• Including knowledge of services, objectives, regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication and experience of supervising staff, experience with data management systems, experience conducting program evaluations and administering projects, and excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and collegiate curriculum terminology.

Ability to drive to site schools and programming events as needed. Ability to lift 10-15 lbs.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Develop the Programs’ annual goals and objectives for three federally funded TRIO grants.
• Plan and oversee all project services to participants during the academic year and summer component.
• Establish procedures to select middle and high school students for participation and verify their eligibility. This includes all marketing.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities and responsibilities of professional support staff.
• Maintain an efficient management and record-keeping system acting as a repository for all personnel records and procedures.

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• Execute the management plan to monitor the achievement of the Program goals and measurable objectives.
• Compile and submit all annual and semi-annual reports for the University, State, and US Department of Education through the OSSA’s Assistant Director for Access.

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• Deal effectively with and serves as a principal program representative to students, parents, secondary and post-secondary school personnel, community agencies as well as various college personnel.
• Ensure a supportive environment for all participants.

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• Supervise staff, recruiting, hiring and training staff
• Evaluate staff annually
• Establish and implement staff development activities.

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• Participate in state, regional, and national staff development activities.

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• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional development.
• Engage in and support OSSA, UGA, and external committees, presentations, and events. Assist with new and emerging work projects.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

OSSA

ossa@uga.edu