Director, TRiO (Grant funded until August 31, 2030)

Title: Director, TRiO (Grant funded until August 31, 2030)

Number of Positions: 1

Position #: 101030

Pay Rate: $59,120 - $73,770/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Classification: 3m – on campus mobile

Type of Appointment: Full-Time

Department: TRiO Student Support Services

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume 
• Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

• Non-supervisory roles: three (3) current or former supervisors
• Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references

Position Summary: The Director of TRIO Student Support Services provides leadership and oversight for the TRIO SSS grant, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies. The role manages program operations, supervises staff, submits required federal and institutional reports, and oversees the recruitment and support of eligible low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. The Director ensures delivery of academic, career, and personal support services and fosters a collaborative, student-centered culture focused on continuous improvement and high‑quality support.

Essential Functions:

30% Lead, direct, and manage the planning, development, organization, scheduling, direction, performance, and evaluation of programs and services of the TRiO program. Articulate a clear vision of program, including services, applications, and benefits provided. Lead and manage change within program and across the reporting department as directed

20% Prepares program and fiscal reports to be submitted to the college and to the U.S. Department of Education.

20% Supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Interview and select support personnel as needed.

15% Oversee the personal and academic development of program participants. Encourage student involvement in cultural activities and establish student leadership opportunities both on and off campus. Develop, promote, and organize effective workshops for program participants that provide appropriate and necessary academic skills for student success.

5% Develop and enhance partnerships within the college, colleges, universities, businesses, and community based organizations to respond to the educational, workforce training, and economic development needs of the community

5% Maintain the security of confidential materials. Ensure participant files are accurate and complete (e.g., TRiO application form, assessment results, academic records, financial need data, etc.) Oversee the preparation of participant files and the gathering of all required data to be included in the file. 

5% Participate actively in the life of the College, including operational processes and initiatives, by serving on or leading College committees, workgroups, task forces, and councils as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Required Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience as a program director, project manager, or in another leadership role that has supervisory and budget-management duties, preferably in higher education or other similar educational setting. Previous experience in TRiO programs strongly preferred.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with barriers confronted by diverse student populations.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite, student database systems, and other such technology.
• Understanding of and experience with postsecondary systems such as financial aid.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Principles of business administration, management, marketing, and record keeping.
• Effective organizational and management practices pertaining to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, department performance metrics, and operational needs.
• Effective fiscal management strategies, including understanding of budget concepts, principles, and practices.
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