Associate Director, Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math Science Program - 500333

Job no: 500333

Work type: Staff - Full-Time

Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH

Categories: Administration, Student Affairs, Student Services, Administrative Support

Title: Associate Director, Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math Science Program

Department Org: Upward Bound - 111790

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: $49,000 - $60,000 Based on experience

Job Description:

The Associate Director will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing strategies to enhance the academic skills of secondary students from disadvantaged backgrounds in the Toledo community (i.e., assist in developing and preparing the academic and summer components; developing and producing a quarterly program newsletters; developing and preparing annual performance reports; recruiting Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science students; coordinating pre- and post-testing of UB/UBMS participants and setting up Math and Science events, programs, workshops and tours; coordinating the annual National Trio Week event/activit(ies); organizing and conducting the parent sessions for All Program Meetings; and ACT/SAT preparation for program participants. Designing, researching and implementing evaluation materials; provides academic advising and assistance; monitors the planning and implementation of college visitations and field trips; acquires, compiles and analyzes data (statistical and research) for quarterly reports; manages and follows-up on student data; monitors weekly tutoring sessions; visits target schools for conferences with school officials and works directly with university departments, the Toledo community and Toledo Public school systems on behalf of program and participants). Evening and weekend work is required as well as travel and other duties as assigned by director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:

• Master’s degree required in an academic discipline, i.e., Education, Guidance Counseling, Statistics or Sociology or other related field.
• Two years administrative or teaching experience.
• Succeeded in overcoming the circumstances/disadvantages like those of the target population.
• Experience with statistical analyses.
• Clean driving record.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and report writing.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to compare, compile, evaluate data.
• Well developed organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work well with low-income and first-generation college bound students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [email protected] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 08 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time