Talent Search-South Assistant Director, College Readiness​/Retention Programs

TRIO Talent Search-South

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Full Time

Range starting $42,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications

Mon-Fri, 8a-5p, occasional overnights; work is performed on-site and in person.

No export control requirement.

Some people are naturally good at keeping things organized. Othersare naturally good with people. This role needs both. This positionexists to ensure that program services are delivered as approved,documented accurately, and aligned with U.S. Department of Education TRIO regulations—while keeping students, families, and partner schools at the center of the work. Working closely with the Director, this position helps translatefederal objectives into consistent, high-quality services that move students toward postsecondary enrollment and success.

And while there is important program administration behind the scenes, thisis not a desk-only role. A majority of your time will be spent at South High School, working directly with students. You’ll build relationships, answer questions, follow up when someone needs anextra nudge, and become a familiar, trusted person in the school community. You’ll help manage program schedules, recruiting efforts, budgets,documentation, and other administrative responsibilities while ensuring services are delivered as approved and align with U.S.Department of Education TRIO requirements.

Organization and compliance matter, but so does knowing when to put down thespreadsheet and connect with a student. You’ll communicate with students, families, school personnel, university partners, program staff, and leadership, so being able to adjust your communicationstyle and connect with people at different levels is essential. If you’re the kind of person who can manage the details, support leadership, communicate with just about anyone, and still have theenergy to spend your day working with students, we want to meetyou.

Manages assigned college readiness and/or retention program(s) tomeet business objectives. Oversees the day-to-day program activities which may include project schedules, budget tracking and development, recruiting, and project and/or program administration.

Collaborates with senior leaders to develop program goals and infrastructure to align with defined business strategy. Creates newor troubleshoots and improves upon existing processes, proceduresor systems to meet program goals. Manages program through creation of program plans, grant proposals, management tools and/or reporting capabilities. Performs project research and develops plans to effectively use program resources. Develops metrics tomeasure program success against program goals. Manages, recruits,trains and/or leads cross-functional teams and ensures resources are appropriately assigned to meet program goals.

Recommendsprogram or project budget according to needs. Monitors and adjustsproject and program plans as resource requirements change.

Communicates and documents program quality outcomes and progressmetrics to senior program leaders. Regularly contacts participants,counselors, and partners to ensure program success. Addresses and resolves major or complex issues to ensure program goals remain ontrack.

Truesdell Middle School and South High School (plus walk-in supportas needed)

• Support implementation of Talent Search services in compliance with federal TRIO guidelines and grant objectives
• Serve approximately 360 students annually, ensuring each one receives meaningful, documented, and compliant federal TRIOservices.
• Assist with staff supervision, training, and service monitoring
• Oversee student service delivery,…