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Join Our Team as the TRIO Student Support Services Director!

Are you passionate about empowering students and leading impactful programs? Under the visionary guidance of the Dean of Learner Support, the TRIO Director plays a pivotal role in transforming lives?providing leadership for our TRIO Student Support Services program.

In this dynamic role, you'll:

+ Lead, hire, and mentor a dedicated team of professionals committed to student success

+ Drive strategic staff development initiatives and foster a collaborative team culture

+ Oversee records, budgets, student recruitment and orientation, and program expansion

+ Ensure smooth operations and compliance, while building a vibrant, supportive learning environment

If you're an inspired, energetic leader eager to make a difference and propel first-generation and underrepresented students toward academic success, we invite you to apply.

Supervisory Impact: You'll directly supervise program staff, guiding them to deliver outstanding support services and achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities:

+ Coordinate recruitment, identification, and selection of eligible students;

+ Works with instructors and staff to design strategies for effective teaching and retention, Especially for students with academic needs;

+ Designs and establishes procedures for use of student management information system;

+ Establishes effective working relationships among the program staff, faculty, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Program students;

+ Works with the Advisory Board on project development and evaluation;

+ Coordinates the hiring of Coordinators, professional tutors, peer tutors;

+ Administers the Student Support Services Program budget;

+ Coordinates disbursement of SSS Supplemental grant money to eligible participants in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid;

+ Supervises program staff;

+ Reports to and acts as liaison with the U.S. Department of Education regarding the full range of program goals, objectives, and activities; and

+ Participates in assessment of program activities.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in Education or related field;

+ Demonstrated experience with strategies and interventions for working with students;

+ Five years' experience with students including both teaching and program management and administration; and

+ Experience in relating with students, staff, faculty and administration.

Special Information:

+ This is a grant funded position

+ VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

+ Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $55,000

Why You'll Love Working Here:

As a full-time member of our team, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully crafted benefits package that supports your health, wealth, growth, and life balance:

+ Robust Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.

+ Flexible Retirement Options - Choose the retirement system that fits your goals, plus a deferred compensation plan to boost your savings.

+ Growth & Development - Access robust professional development opportunities to advance your career.

+ Family-Savvy Perks - Two on-site childcare providers (based on availability), making your workday smoother and stress-free.

+ Wellness Discovery - Discounted YMCA membership plus occasional wellness events-because mind & body matter.

+ Extra Savings & Perks - Enjoy a suite of employee discounts and perks tailored to make life easier (and more fun!).