Assistant Director, Pre-College Programs

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc.

. Oversee daily team operations and ensure programming aligns with project objectives .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $54,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing educational programs, managing student recruitment, and providing guidance on college-entry processes such as FAFSA and scholarship applications. Proficient in data management, event planning, and team leadership within educational settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in EducationExperience with Disadvantaged YouthProficient Knowledge of FAFSAStrong Event Planning SkillsHigh Proficiency in Technology

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Hard Skills

Data EntryBudget MonitoringProgram ReportingStudent RecruitmentEvent ExecutionCollege Application AssistanceScholarship Essay WritingDetail ManagementRecord MaintenanceEvaluation Data Collection

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunicationSupervisionDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Social MediaComputer Proficiency

Industry Keywords

Educational SettingsCollege AccessGrant RecordsAfter School ProgramSTEM Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily team operations and ensure programming aligns with project objectives
Lead team meetings as needed
Assist with expense tracking and budget monitoring
Support completion of the Annual Progress Report through accurate data entry and verification
Maintain clean and accurate student data and grant records
Produce program reports and maintain participant records
Complete expense requests and track time and effort
Train and supervise part-time College Access Advisors and Office Assistants
Provide daily oversight of the After School Program
Plan field trips to colleges, universities, cultural locations, and hands-on STEM activities
Assist students with FAFSA, college applications, and scholarship applications
Direct and coordinate student recruitment efforts at target schools
Review student applications and recommend selections to the Project Director
Ensure evaluation data is collected for field trips, events, and other services
Assist with annual Summer and Academic Year program planning
Report to the Program Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field
Three years of experience working with disadvantaged youth in educational settings
Proficient knowledge of college-entry processes, including FAFSA, scholarship essay writing, and degree planning
Strong ability to manage details, plan and execute program events, and oversee complex tasks
High proficiency in technology, including social media
Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, endure strong heat and cold, climb stairs, and fly on an airplane
Ability to project voice and speak publicly
Ability to drive a vehicle, read road signs, judge distance, spend extensive hours in front of a computer screen, and listen carefully on the telephone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Local travel within the target area
Field trips and occasional conference/training travel with overnight stays