Senior Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs - Cal Poly Pomona ID 102446 Application Deadline 8/14/2026 Category Other Company CSU Cal Poly Pomona Job Locations US-CA-Pomona At a glance Another Source is proud to be partnering with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises on a search for a Senior Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs!
This is an opportunity to lead seven federally funded Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs that help first-generation, low-income, and underserved students prepare for college and achieve their educational goals. What makes this role especially exciting is that it's much more than program administration. The next leader will have the opportunity to:
- Lead a passionate, mission-driven team during an important period of growth and renewal.
- Shape the future of TRIO programming through strategic leadership, grant stewardship, and strong partnerships.
- Collaborate with K-12 schools, community organizations, and university leaders to expand educational access and student success.
- Advocate for programs that have a lasting impact on students, families, and communities throughout Southern California. If you're an experienced leader in TRIO, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, college access, educational opportunity programs, or federally funded student success initiatives, I'd love to connect with you. 📍 Location: Pomona, CA (Onsite with regional and nation wide travel) 💲 Salary: $125,000–$135,000 Description: What you'll be doing Another Source’s client, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (CPP Foundation, Inc.) , is recruiting a Senior Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs to join their team in Pomona, California. Because of the hands-on nature of the TRIO programs, this position requires approximately 40% travel, participation in evening and weekend student programming, and living on campus for approximately three weeks during the residential summer program to help ensure a safe, engaging, and successful experience for participating students. Here’s a little about Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises: Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (CPP Foundation, Inc.) partners with Cal Poly Pomona to advance educational access and student success through innovative programs and services. The TRIO Pre-College Programs support students in preparing for college through federally funded initiatives that provide academic enrichment, college advising, financial aid guidance, and career exploration. This role provides the opportunity to oversee seven Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs that make a lasting impact on students and their families. About this role: Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Services, the Senior Director plans, organizes, and oversees the activities and operations of several target audience pre-college programs, namely TRIO. This includes seven Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science federally funded programs. The Senior Director authors grant proposals, ensures funding for programs, ensures programmatic, budget regulation and expenditure compliance, writes program curriculum, submits program reports to funding agencies, supervises and evaluates performance of program classified staff, instructors and students, and performs other duties as assigned. Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises’ Pre-College P rograms: https://www.cpp.edu/pre-college/index.shtml Anticipated hiring salary range: $125,000–$135,000 How you will spend your time: Maintain current knowledge of new or changing U.S. Department of Education related regulations; develop and modify procedures and standards accordingly. Analyze and forecast expenditures for federal student services programs. Oversee group counseling and individual counseling activities for Upward Bound Programs. Collaborate with the UBMS Director and supervise the entire academic year and residential component of the summer program for all UB and UBMS Programs. Coordinate and supervise the entire academic year counseling component , including the college admission process, financial aid application, career exploration, academic and personal counseling, and visits to homes of participants for UB Programs. Facilitate interviewing, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of residential counselors during the summer for UB and UBMS Programs. Facilitate the identification, interviewing, and recommendation of eligible participants through student and parent interviews for UB and UBMS Programs. Compile and submit reports and documentation on pertinent demographics of target schools, project enrollment, and student contacts. Participate in college matriculation and all project activities and oversee field services at target schools for quality control and auditing as needed for UB and UBMS Programs. Facilitate scheduling and coordination of the administration of academic achievement instruments, group interpretation and statistical analyses of participant and research data, conduct short-term and longitudinal studies related to the project, and oversee the composition of research reports for UB and UBMS Programs. Conduct regularly scheduled meetings, training sessions, and student/parent meetings for UB and UBMS Programs. Plan and manage dissemination of information about TRIO Pre-College Programs, Cal Poly Pomona, Financial Aid, and higher education opportunities to high school counselors, teachers, students, community agencies, and the public. Collaborate with Cal Poly Pomona divisions, college staff, and area high schools regarding opportunities for high school students to begin college and career preparation through guidance courses and other support services (e.g., TRIO, GEAR UP, AVID, EOP, EOP&S, CalWORKs). Serve as project representative and liaison with Pomona and Chaffey Joint Union Unified School District officials and various education and community agencies for UB and UBMS Programs. Write reports for funding and oversee development of brochures, application materials, and other project publications. Participate in project activities and field trips throughout the state, including weekends and school holidays as needed. Address student discipline and conduct issues, meet with parents, principals, and counselors, and follow policies regarding suspension and/or removal of students from the program. Work evenings, weekends, and travel off campus as needed.
Qualifications MA or MS in an appropriate field of study (including Public Administration, Education Leadership, Social Science or Humanities, or another relevant field of study) with 10 years of successful administrative experience in TRIO or similar programs. Minimum five years of significant administrative experience, preferably in TRIO or a similar youth-serving program.
Successful proposal writing experience required . A doctorate in a relevant field of study may replace up to three years of experience but is not required . What’s in it for you:
Benefits: Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance resources, and voluntary benefit options. Learn more about the full benefits package here: https://cppenterprises.org/services/employment-services/employee-benefits/ Equal Employment Opportunity All employment with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is at-will and shall continue only upon the mutual consent of the Foundation and the employee.
This means that an employee may terminate his or her employment with the Foundation at any time with or without cause or prior notice and that the Foundation may terminate an employee’s employment at any time with or without cause or prior notice. Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabili