Director of TRIO Student Support Services

Details:

Posted: September 19, 2025
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 

Location:

CT State Manchester
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
**This position is not remote**
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CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

December 2025

Position Summary:

The Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and compliance of the federally funded TRIO SSS program, which is designed to support the academic success, retention, and graduation of first-generation college students, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The Director ensures full implementation of the program as outlined in the approved grant application and Statement of Assurances.

The Director oversees the design, delivery, and evaluation of program services, ensuring they are student-centered, equitable, and aligned with federal and institutional objectives. This position is responsible for grant preparation and reporting, program evaluation and tracking, and compliance with all applicable federal and state guidelines. The Director may supervise grant staff and is accountable for the effective operation of program services and any applicable personnel.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Campus Dean of Students or designee, the Director of TRIO Student Support Services is responsible for for achieving the Grant Program’s goals and objectives through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Grant and program preparation, administration and evaluation;
• Overseeing budget preparation, maintenance and audits;
• Liaison between the Grant Program and Federal, State and City officials,
• Recruit program participants,
• Administration and hire Grant Program personnel;
• Oversee all operations of the TRIO/SSS program and personnel and assigns them to duties;
• Submission of reports to funding agencies, maintenance of records and tracking data as required.
• Provide students with Basic Needs assessment, referral, and resources.
• Assist students in the application process for benefits and services.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or appropriately related field and one (1) or more years of related experience together with two (2) years supervisory experience.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with staff, students and parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated experience in budget and/or fiscal management.
• Ability to prepare,