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Req #: 236161

Department: OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS & DIVERSITY

Posting Date: 06/27/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $6,952 - $7,667 per month

Limited Recruitment:
Other

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf) Although open until filled, candidates who apply by July 18 will receive priority. We will begin screening completed application materials upon receipt through the priority date.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

For over 55 years, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) has advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Washington, a campus that sits on tribal land. Through our programs and partnerships, we create pathways for diverse populations to access postsecondary opportunities, nurture and support their academic success, and cultivate a campus climate that enriches the educational experience for all. This legacy of work continues to drive excellence at UW and together, we help the university work toward its vision for becoming a more just and equitable campus community. More information about the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity is available at uw.edu/OMAD.

Within OMA&D is the College Access unit that implements programs focused on expanding access for underserved communities by partnering with K-12 school districts, two-year colleges, and community coalitions.

The UW Educational Talent Search (ETS) program has an outstanding opportunity for a Director.

The primary purpose of the director position is to lead a federal funded TRIO program to provide information regarding postsecondary educational opportunities to middle school and high school students in Eastern and Northwestern Washington. This director manages the program budget, completes, and submits to the U.S. Department of Education an annual performance report and supervises two to three staff members. The ETS program works with counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and other institutional officials to help student participants graduate from high school and to develop educational plans for post-secondary educational opportunities such as applying to two- and four-year colleges, financial aid, etc. This position also leads the strategy for recruitment of student participants, advisement on academic issues including the completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, high school graduation and college entry/graduation, scholarship and financial aid eligibility and application information, and post- secondary selection/application. It also requires the development and delivery of college preparatory curriculum for participants in approved target schools which is age/grade appropriate, and the development and implementation of program activities promoting college entry such as campus visits, and other college preparatory campus/initiatives.

The Director leads and manages a federal program that is geographically spread-out across eastern Washington in the Yakima Valley, Yakama Nation and Northwest Washington in Skagit and Snohomish counties. The director will need to oversee and support two staff members that are school based at the partner middle and high schools. They will also need to develop and cultivate positive relationships in largely rural and low-income areas. The director will also lead strategic and programmatic efforts to improve curriculum and culturally relevant programming for students who are first generation, low-income and in need of academic support. This position requires a high level of collaboration and coordination with the other TRIO program directors and the affiliated professional associations such as Washington TRIO Association, NAEOP, the regional association and the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) the national advocacy association.

Responsibilities: 10% Lead and manage all aspect of administrative functions pertaining to grant administration/compliance within the University of Washington systems. This includes UW internal processes for financial and budget management of grant funds. Ensure compliance with UW Grants and Contracts (GCA), MyFinancial Desktop, MySAGE and all UW facing requirements including records management, student records privacy, and ensure compliance with State Ethics and other university policies are communicated and followed. Ensure compliance with Federal grant guidelines.

10% Manage all aspects of the relationship with grant sponsor the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI). Ensure compliance with TRIO legislation, EDGAR, and Dept of Education regulations for Talent Search. As essential personnel, manage relationship and communication with Dept of Education program officer and G-5 and grants.gov system to manage education grants. Ensure requirements regarding records and data management are followed. Submit annual progress reports and submit budget reports as requested by program officer. Work collaboratively with UW’s Office of Sponsored Programs to complete this requirement. As RFPs are released for future Talent Search funding, lead the planning and manage the process for submitting a new grant proposal with the assigned PI.

20% Lead and supervise the UW ETS team. Recruit, hire, onboard, and evaluate staff of the ETS team made up of two-three staff members. Provide day-to-day management, support, training and mentorship. Foster professional development, and evaluate work performance, promote the continuation of healthy and creative team climate that is based upon cooperation, trust, pride, and respect

40% Provide overall leadership, strategic direction to plan and implement academic year programming for 700 student participants to ensure financial, academic, and transitional programming in 6th through 12th grades. This includes meeting goals and objectives of the grant; short term and longs term planning with measurable objectives. Collaborate with middle and high schools to identify, recruit, and offer programs to eligible student participants. Oversee the daily operation of Talent Search program. Maintain effective communication and liaison with Target School personnel, college staff and administration, and other community agencies who collaborate to provide services for participants and their families.

5% Collaborate with existing programs in OMA&D, other UW pre-college programs and, college access organizations in the State of Washington.

5% Develop effective internal and external communications plan for the UW ETS Partnership with its students, families, schools, educators and community. Increase awareness, visibility, and support for ETS throughout the State of Washington.

5% Identify other grant/financial sources/opportunities to enhance ETS programming and to implement new initiatives to support student success.

5% Other Duties as Assigned Reliable transportation for travel within Washington is required. Must be willing to drive to remote and rural areas; accompany students on field trips. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Must have valid WA state drivers license.

Requirements: Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Family Studies, Behavorial Science, Public Administration or related field or • At least three years of professional experience in staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations. • Five years professional experience in either federal TRIO programs, academic support programs or similar programs for low-income 6-12 graders who are potential first-generation college students. Experience providing academic advising services, and college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy information. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. Evidence of the ability to write grant proposals and communicate clear and concise information orally and in written reports. • An understanding of the unique regional cultural diversity in the State of Washington served by TRIO Talent Search.

Desired: • Familiarity with Washington State post secondary admission requirements. • Experience executing student service programming. Working with TRiO, MESA or any of the federal grant supported pre-college and outreach programs. • Experience in overcoming barriers similar to those of Talent Search students preferred. • Strong attention to accuracy and detail • Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications • Ability to prepare and analyze reports • Ability to effectively prioritize duties • High level of customer service

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.