Position Details

Upward Bound Program Director

Revised 10/1/25

LOCATION: Wayne Memorial High School

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

COMPENSATION: $60,000 – $70,000 per year

BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

POSTING DATES: 10/1/25 – Until filled

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program.

The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instituted in 1983 – Upward Bound is a college preparation program funded by the United States Department of Education located at Wayne Memorial High School

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned Develop and implement an innovative academic year program and six week summer component

Develop and oversee ongoing parent component with activities, in-services, and support services

Maintain program budgets and complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports

Responsible for implementation of the program including program recruitment, post secondary application process, scholarship applications, extended school year programming, and informational parent meetings

Plan and facilitate the operation of student campus visitation and enrichment activities

Provide hardware and software instruction and technical support, maintaining the technology inventory

Lead the program evaluation through follow-up surveys and participant tracking

Review student records to determine program participant’s eligibility, honors, and scholarship eligibility and status in the program Make technology purchases during the grant cycle

Develop and monitor objectives and provide performance reports to Wayne-Westland Community Schools and the US Dept. of Education

Monitor community service projects Perform related duties as assigned

Regular and predictable attendance EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge of and/or experience in TRIO Programs preferred

Prior secondary school experience

Ability to design, implement, and evaluate Federal Programs

Experience in program administration, working knowledge of curriculum planning and development

Experience/knowledge of Financial Aid/Scholarships, and post-secondary requirements

Experience with testing and needs assessment measures KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be eligible to work in the United States

Demonstrate ability to work with low income, first generation high school students

Excellent organizational, communication, planning, and writing skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to work in unique, non-traditional setting

Ability to communicate effectively with staff

Ability to work flexible hours

Knowledge of Zangle IT system and other technology

Knowledge of or prior experience working with TRIO Programs PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This person must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and must be able to move about the classroom, building, etc. as needed. This person must be able to communicate with students, parents, other teachers and administrators and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. This employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated by a building administrator in accordance with district guidelines and the applicable collective bargaining language.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Compensation, length of the work day and number of work days is based on the Special Projects Pay Scale. This position often requires evening, weekend and summer hours based on program needs and availability of grant funding.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: