TRIO SSS Assistant Director

The TRIO SSS Assistant Director supports the Project Director and serves as an advisor to provide individualized academic, career, and personal guidance for identified TRIO SSS participants. This is a multi-year grant funded position by the federal government. This position requires day, evening, and occasional weekend hours and travel.

• Provide academic, personal, financial, and career guidance to TRIO SSS students.
• Explain policies, procedures, and program requirements of chosen program of study.
• Advise and counsel students in planning and selecting courses within the program of study for future semesters toward graduation.
• Assist with registration; verify student prerequisites and requirements.
• Act as a liaison for tutoring, academic concerns, and personal counseling needs.
• Maintain confidential records and data on advising and counseling activities and student information.
• Consult with students regarding academic problems or concerns and assist students in obtaining support to meet specific needs.
• Understand objectives and regulations of the TRIO Student Support Services federal grant to assist in data-keeping for the APR , compliance regarding accepted participants, management of required/permissible services, and programming guidance that prioritizes meeting objectives.
• Supervise TRIO SSS Advisor and PT Assistant.
• Coordinate, promote, and facilitate workshops, seminars, and related videos for student development that include financial literacy, career development, time management, and student success, in conjunction with Marketing.
• Assist in coordinating all programming including the annual TRIO SSS graduation activity, summer enrichment programming, college transfer tours, and events.
• Assist in publicizing and promoting services, resources, and activities of the TRIO SSS program and the College (i.e., newsletter, TRIO SSS Blackboard page, email list-serve, workshops, etc.).
• Collaborate with SGA and other organizations on campus to promote and provide student activities.
• Assist in updating and maintaining information for students via social media, TRIO SSS Webpage, Blackboard group, newsletter, emails, and text messages.
• Participate in professional conferences and individual professional development activities to stay current on national trends and processes regarding counseling and academic advising.
• Function as a team member of the TRIO professional staff and implement processes necessary to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the Department of Education, college, division, and grant initiatives.
• Assist with graduation and other College-related duties.
• Actively participate in Student Affairs planning, evaluation, and program review.
• Treat students and colleagues respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interaction that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned and other related tasks associated with the work described herein.

Salary Range Based on experience. Starting salary range $47,435 to $71,153.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Preference in Education, Social Work, Student Affairs or related field.

• Ability to work or meet in the evenings and/or on weekends, with advanced notice.
• Ability to provide leadership in anticipating and responding to change.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with others.
• Ability to use productivity software, including a general knowledge of word processors and spreadsheets, the ability to send…