TRIO​/EOC Program Director

The Educational Opportunity Center ( EOC ) Program Director provides leadership and oversight for Beaufort County Community College’s grant-funded Educational Opportunity Center program. The Director is responsible for program administration, participant recruitment and services, grant compliance, data management, community outreach, partnership development, and staff supervision.

The position works directly with participants to increase access to educational and career opportunities, including high school completion, postsecondary education, financial aid, workforce training, industry credentials, registered apprenticeships, and employment. The Director collaborates with college departments, educational institutions, workforce agencies, employers, and community organizations to connect participants with resources and support their educational and career goals.

Grant funded position – Position available contingent upon funding.

Washington, NC

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Professional

Education:

• Master’s degree in counseling, Education, Psychology, Participant Personnel, Public
  Administration, or related field.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, facilitation, and implementation.
• Experience in student services, academic advising, adult education, college access, workforce development, community outreach, or a related area.

Other Requirements:

• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals facing barriers to educational access and completion.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with community and educational organizations.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized data-management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering or managing a federally or state-funded grant program.
• Experience with Educational Opportunity Centers, TRIO programs, adult education, college access, or similar student-support programs.
• Experience with federal grant reporting, compliance, assessment, and performance outcomes.
• Experience providing FAFSA and financial aid assistance.
• Knowledge of workforce development systems, registered apprenticeships, industry credentials, and career pathways.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a community college setting.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the EOC Program Director works cooperatively with BCCC faculty and staff and performs the following:

• Provide overall leadership, administration, and day-to-day oversight of the EOC program.
• Develop and implement program goals, activities, outreach strategies, and participant services in accordance with grant requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable grant regulations, reporting requirements, college policies, and established program procedures.
• Recruit, enroll, advise, and support eligible participants through community outreach and referral partnerships.
• Assist participants with educational planning, high school completion, college admissions and enrollment, FAFSA and financial aid, career exploration, workforce training, credentials, apprenticeships, and employment resources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, workforce agencies, employers, faith-based organizations, and other referral partners.
• Coordinate workshops, tutoring, mentoring, college-readiness activities, financial literacy education, and other participant-support services.
• Maintain accurate participant records and ensure timely collection, entry,…