Title: Student Support Specialist IV - Upward Bound Math & Science
Salary Range: $48,168.00
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC
Department: Student Services
Total Rewards
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
Job Summary
ECTC is seeking a Director of Program Facilitation for the newest TRIO program, Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS), at ECTC. The UBMS will focus on the following high schools: North Hardin, Nelson Co., Thomas-Nelson, LaRue Co., and Washington Co.
Job Duties:
The new director is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and supervising the UBMS curriculum, summer academy, and other facets of the UBMS grant. The director will report to the Chief Student Officer. This is a federally funded grant that is eligible for renewal in 2027.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Facilitates the development and implementation of all aspects of the UBMS grant, such as the Summer Academy.
• Generates both long- and short-range strategies to serve the needs of high school students effectively.
• Creates student files for case management and develops IAPs in conjunction with students, parents, and high school personnel.
• Oversee the UBMS budget, including annual budget development, authorize expenditures, reporting, and procurement oversight. (may include the writing of future grant applications)
• Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, and evaluation of UBMS staff.
• Foster internal and external relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and students with the college, affiliated high schools, and community partners.
• Maintain program data and track program goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (education, leadership, math, science, business) and 4 years of experience, or equivalent (master's and two years of experience).
A driver’s license is required to lead outreach events in the community.
TRIO federal grant experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Skills Requested:
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to foster relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical or problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and people skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
Position is open until filled; review begins September 12, 2025.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.kctcs.edu/Elizabethtown
KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
Band 10 (Min: $48,168.00)
Position: 10015666
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