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Working Title:

TRIO Student Support Services Program Director (MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1)

Institution:

Pine Technical and Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

Pine City

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$30.55 - $45.92

Job Description

Provide visionary leadership and effective management of Pine Technical and Community College’s (PTCC) federal TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS) Program, ensuring full compliance with federal rules, Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), and approved program design. The TRIO SSS Director is responsible for the administration of the federal TRIO SSS grant program including managing and supervising all aspects of the TRIO SSS initiatives. Central to this role is a commitment to fostering student success and academic achievement, by developing and sustaining a comprehensive support program that serves low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and opportunities for academic and personal growth.

**Salary Range:** _$30.55 - $44.24 per hour._

Minimum Qualifications

•Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field; candidates actively pursuing a master’s degree with completion expected within four years and possessing equivalent experience will be considered.

•Formal training or demonstrated expertise in student retention strategies and evidenced-based practices for supporting high-risk student populations including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

•Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

•Proven ability to make sound decisions, exercise professional judgment, and work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.

•Minimum of two years’ experience in program management, including policy and procedure development; grant development, implementation and compliance with federal regulations and grant compliance standards.

•Familiarity with current trends, policies, and issues impacting underserved student groups; demonstrated personal or professional engagement with overcoming barriers similar to those faced by TRIO SSS target populations.

•Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform program outcomes and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualification

•Demonstrated training and experience in administering federally funded programs and delivering services to underserved student populations.

•Proven skills in staff supervision, budget oversight, program development and evaluation, regulatory compliance, and reporting.

•Experience working with student information systems to support data-informed decision-making and student tracking.

•Familiarity with Federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), academic support initiatives, or similar programs serving diverse, low-income, and first-generation college students.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor vehicle Records check.

A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

**Employment eligibility:** The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Pine Technical and Community College is a campus community where faculty and staff know students by name. We are one of the largest employers in Pine County and are known regionally for our mission to serve our students. Learn more about Pine Technical and Community College at http://pine.edu .

**Learn More About Campus Safety:** We encourage all prospective applicants to review PTCC’s Annual Campus Security Report and Clery statistics, which provide important information about campus safety and crime prevention. Visit https://pine.edu/public-information-and-policies/ for detailed insights into our commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

**Range of pay:** _$30.55 - $44.24 per hour; pay within this range dependent on education and work experience and internal equity._

**Last date to apply:** Monday, December 22, 2025

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-05-2026

Position End Date:

01-12-2026

Open Date:

12-12-2025

Close Date:

12-23-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Christina Anne Kitt

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]