Associate Director for TRIO STEM Success Program

Position Information

Position/Classification

Title:

Administrative Specialist / Coordinator

Working Title:

Associate Director for TRIO STEM Success Program

Position Number: 819863

FLSA:
Exempt

Appointment Type:
Time Limited
- Full Time

Tenure Track:
No

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date: 09/24/2030

Department Hiring Range:
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category:
Professionals

SOC Code: 11-9199 - Managers, All Other

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• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State
  - Health Benefits
• NCFlex
  - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Located within the North Carolina Central University Division of Student Affairs, Student Access & Success Programs is dedicated to providing proactive support services, accommodations, education, and training designed to increase postsecondary success for students who are first-generation, from limited-income households, and/or have documented disabilities.

The TRIO Student Support Services Teacher Preparation Program (SSS-TEACH) provides comprehensive academic, personal, and career support to eligible students majoring in education-related fields. Program services include academic advising, tutoring in education subjects, graduate school and research preparation, financial literacy education, and exposure to education career pathways.

The program is committed to promoting student persistence, retention, and graduation while supporting the development of a diverse and well-prepared education workforce. Through targeted services and individualized support, TRIO SSS-TEACH fosters academic success and educational attainment among traditionally underrepresented students pursuing careers in education.

The Associate Director of the TRIO STEM Success Program (SSS-STEM) provides leadership and administrative oversight for the academic, operational, and compliance functions of the program, which is designed to promote the persistence, retention, and graduation of first-generation, limited-income, and/or students with disabilities pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Reporting to the Executive Director for Student Access & Success, the Associate Director supervises professional staff and student employees and supports the effective planning, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive student support services.

The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, program requirements, data reporting standards, and institutional policies. The Associate Director also manages budgetary processes, supports strategic planning, and contributes to the assessment and continuous improvement of program services. This role requires strong leadership, accountability, and sound operational oversight, as the Associate Director directly contributes to the program's ability to achieve federally mandated performance objectives, institutional goals, and student success outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students in STEM disciplines.

• Knowledge of and two years of experience working with low-income, first-generation students from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with…