The Parris Foundation Hiring for Program Director-Talent Search at Houston, TX Full Time

The Program Director leads, manages, coordinates, and implements the TRIO Educational Talent Search Program of 500 participants.
Federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the TRIO Educational Talent Search Program is designed to generate in participants,
the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education, as well as enter and graduate postsecondary education.

JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Coordinate all project programming aligned with the TRIO Educational Talent Search Plan
  of Operation (i.e., recruitment and selection of participants, outreach activities, promotional material, program management, assessment,
  and evaluation)
• Ensure that ETS Spring Branch program meets established objectives within federal guidelines.
• Generate
  program awareness among all stakeholders (The Parris Foundation, Houston Community College, Spring Branch ISD, and community members)
• Educate school administrators on program services via presentations and collaborations to maintain reciprocal partnerships in a manner
  that best serves participants
• Develop, manage, and maintain federal funds, financial records, and an annual program budget
• Oversee the planning and implementation of program events and activities with the Parris Foundation (TPF) organization, target school
  district, target community, community organizations and institutions of higher education.
• Ensures compliance with all federal
  grant regulations and legislation
• Attend Department of Education professional development offerings- local, state, regional and
  national training/conferences.
• Provide curriculum development and guidance for academic year and summer component including events
  and workshops
• Assist in the coordination of data collection, analysis, and reporting, including submission of an annual performance
  report
• Supervise a team of full-time and part-time employees and develop their project management and leadership skills
• Maintain punctual time and attendance of program staff and monitor/approve time and effort
• Provides recommendations on hiring
  staff; create work schedule for employees; coach and counsel staff, provide training and professional development for program staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Education and Outreach Services

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, public
  administration, or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in the
  areas of staff supervision, budget management, program development, and evaluation; and reporting and compliance with
  federal regulations.