• Director of TRiO Educational Talent Search

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Shreveport, LA)


    Director of TRiO Educational Talent Search

     

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    Director of TRiO Educational Talent Search

     

    Salary

     

    $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Shreveport, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

    SUSLA-210605

    Department

     

    Southern University-Shreveport

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/15/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Director of Educational Talent Search is a federally funded program designed to assist economically and disadvantage youth who wish to continue their education beyond the secondary level. The program provides serves to eligible 6 – 12thgraders in targeted schools and districts. The Director of Educational Talent Search provides immediate supervision to the oversite of academic, career and educational counseling, as well as technical assistance with the entire admission and financial aid application process. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing all project activities and oversee the staff for the program. They will works in collaboration with College administrators, district public school systems, participants and families.

     

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    Minimum Qualifications

    QUALFICATION REQUIRED:

    Master’s Degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling or related fields/disciplines from an accredited institution; A minimum of 3 years of administrative or supervisory experience in social services, counseling, federal program administration or related field. Work in TRiO programs preferred. Required supplemented by experience in the following:

    PREFERRED:

    + Good interpersonal and communication skills

    + The ability to work independently

    + A non-judgmental attitude

    + Good planning and organizational skills

    + Initiative and leadership qualities, with the ability to relate to young people

    + Able to build relationships with academic partners

     

    Job Specification

     

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

     

    *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

    For further information about this vacancy contact:

    Contact Information:

    LaToya M. Wilson

     

    Southern University at Shreveport

     

    3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

     

    Shreveport, LA 71107

     

    Phone: 318-670-9247

     

    Fax: 318-676-5496

     

    Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

     

    Southern University at Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Serve as the immediate supervisor of SUSLA TRiO Educational Talent Search Program operations including oversees the management of staff, participants, and activities.

    + Responsible for the development of implementation of all project activities of the SUSLA ETS project, including initiation of all budget transactions, scheduling and assignment of educational advocates’ duties.

    + Develop, maintain, and evaluate policies and procedures for ETS information and assistance activities.

    + Conduct orientations, recruit, and identify and screen secondary school students’ eligibility for ETS services; determine and provide services needed.

    + Serve as the liaison that oversees the direct outreach activities at secondary schools, community based organizations, community meetings and other appropriate settings.

    + Orient secondary school personnel to the ETS program.

    + Develop and coordinate support services such as tutoring and skills workshops for participants.

    + Provide direct vocational, career and academic advising to persons seeking post-secondary education including the use of technology and other data resources. Assist enrolled participants in clarifying realistic educational goals.

    + Coordinate all project special events, academic component, and summer program activities.

    + Ensure effective communication with all secondary partners, staff, and teacher employees. Assist with hiring and employment related matters.

    + Prepare all ETS reports; reports to Executive Director; provides training and staff development

    + Perform related duties as required.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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