Program Manager, TRIO ETS College Bound

The TRIO Educational Talent Seach (ETS) Program Manager serves in a dual role, providing both programming oversight and direct student support services. This position includes comprehensive responsibilities as an Advisor, (to provide advisement regarding career, Post-secondary education (PSE), and financial aid needs to eligible program participants who attend the target junior high and high schools; develop and conduct workshops and program activities;

plan and implement campus visits and field trips; contribute to the development and implementation of program goals and objectives; advisor will serve students at some combination of the following target schools:
Valley JHS, West Lake JHS, Granger HS;
Hunter JHS, Kennedy JHS, and Hunter HS;
Jefferson JHS, Kearns JHS, and Kearns HS;
Northwest Middle, and West HS (subject to change); some evening and weekend activities may be required; travel to multiple sites and work with minimal supervision), while also fulfilling the leadership and administrative duties of a Program Manager. The Program Manager ensures TRIO ETS meets all federal goals and compliance requirements, manages program operations and staff, provides training and support to full‑time and part‑time TRIO ETS staff, and contributes to the overall success of the program and its participants.

This is a grant funded position.

• Case management model to advise and assist prospective first‑generation college students, low‑income, and students with disabilities in identifying academic and career goals.
• Academic and career advising theory and practice.
• Student development theory and practice, learning strategies, and advising techniques.
• Higher education environment and Student Affairs functions including enrollment procedures, financial aid procedures, academic program requirements, college resources, college policies and procedures.
• Financial Aid scholarship and scholarship application process and resources.
• Utah public education core curriculum and high school graduation requirement requirements. Interpretation of assessment instruments (career, academic, and personal interest).
• Higher education programs and opportunities, especially those within Utah.
• Career exploration, values clarification, and goal setting. Impact of culture on learning, learning styles, and strategies.
• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of the needs of the TRIO ETS target population.
• Computer operation and data systems knowledge and skills (including MS Office, Power BI, and Adobe Suite).
• Program development and implementation, event planning and management scheduling.
• Outreach, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Documentation of eligibility and services. Work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Work independently and as a team member and manage multiple projects.
• Tutor training, peer training, and peer leadership training and workshop presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

• Manage the daily operations of the TRIO TS program in alignment with federal TRIO grant regulations and institutional policies.
• Supervise part‑time staff. Coordinate training and professional development, in conjunction with TRIO ETS assistant director, for TRIO ETS staff.
• Lead the development and implementation of outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Oversee program compliance, ensuring that all federal…