TRIO Director

Job no: 562929
Work type: Auxiliary
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Excluded, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Director

This position is temporary and ends on or before August 31, 2027. Any continuation beyond August 31, 2027 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Full-time

On-site (work in-person at business location)

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

applications must be received by October 30, 2026 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

TRIO programs are federally funded educational equity initiatives designed to identify, prepare, support, and motivate first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students to successfully pursue postsecondary education. These programs serve students across the academic pipeline, from middle school to college graduation, by offering a comprehensive set of academic, financial, and personal support services.

• Develop and lead the vision, goals, and operational strategies for TRIO in alignment with federal grant expectations and campus student success priorities.
• Ensure all TRIO services are delivered in accordance with grant requirements, federal regulations, and CSU Bakersfield’s institutional priorities.
• Prepare and submit the TRIO program grant proposal every five years by analyzing the RFP, determining strategic priorities, drafting narrative sections (e.g., Need, Objectives, Plan of Operation, Evaluation), and coordinating campus and community approvals.
• Collaborate with the Office of Grants, Research, and Sponsored Programs (GRaSP) throughout the grant cycle to ensure alignment with institutional and federal requirements.
• Attend annual COE grant-writing workshops and national meetings to stay current on federal guidelines and best practices.
• Secure necessary support letters to strengthen proposal competitiveness.
• Analyze student engagement, retention, persistence, and graduation data to inform ongoing program improvements and interventions.
• Serve as the official liaison with the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring timely submission of Annual Performance Reports (APRs), budget justifications, and reapplications.
• Manage TRIO program budgets in accordance with federal grant regulations and CSU financial policies; ensure fiscal integrity through procurement, tracking, and reconciliation processes.
• Lead the development of program evaluation plans, coordinate internal assessments, and oversee external evaluations as required by the grant.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, including participant eligibility records, service tracking, outcomes data, and financial reports.
• Research and recommend changes to policies and practices based on evolving federal guidance, campus needs, and student feedback.
• Lead and oversee the coordination of curriculum development and administration for program participants including attending collaborative meetings with school sites and community partners as well as outreach presentations.
• Lead and coordinate program events, ceremonies, workshops, and field trips.
• Provide orientation of TRIO program to students and/or parents allowing eligible students to fully utilize the TRIO Talent Search Program.

• Provide direct advisement and high-touch case management to first-generation and low-income students, addressing academic, financial, personal, and social barriers to persistence.
• Develop individualized success plans in collaboration with students, integrating academic support, career planning, financial literacy, and wellness strategies.
• Coordinate academic support services including tutoring, mentoring, study skills workshops, and college success seminars for TRIO participants.
• Interpret and apply financial aid policies; assist students in resolving FAFSA issues, SAP appeals, and scholarship access.
• Monitor student progress using early alert systems, coordinate interventions, and…