Director of Summit ScholarsInsideHigherEd • Bull Valley, Illinois, United States
Director of Summit Scholars
InsideHigherEd • Bull Valley, Illinois, United States
6 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionResponsible for supervision of the design, evaluation, collaboration, leadership, implementation and management for all aspects of the TRIO SSS program in accordance with federal regulations and grant objectives Providing leadership, support, and supervision, is responsible for the hiring and management of program staff. Develop and manage the fiscal responsibilities for TRIO SSS operations, including budget preparation and administration, grant request preparation and administration, purchase orders, approval of expenditures, and report reconciliation Communicate with the designated Program Officer through the U.S. Department of Education in a timely manner Interpret and apply the U.S. Department of Education Regulations and Guidelines to ensure compliance Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality in alignment with college policies and procedures Monitor and evaluate performance objectives and uses data to make programmatic adjustments and improvements Identify, recruit, select, and maintain enrollment of the specified number of eligible students per the requirements of the TRIO SSS program Develop and implement strategies to track all participants who are eligible and selected to participate in the program Develop and promote special events, seminars, and workshops including, but not limited to, faculty and staff professional development activities, student engagement events, and outreach activities Maintain a caseload of participants within the grant project Develop support systems and mechanisms to achieve program goals as outlined in the program proposal In collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Public Relations, oversee the development of marketing, publication, and media initiatives to enhance program operations Represent TRIO SSS on campus committees, advocating for and supporting the needs of the program Prepare and complete reports required by the College, state, and federal authorities Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish TRIO SSS program responsibilities and activities Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Adult Education or related field Minimum of five years of experience in higher education, including experience complying with college policy Three years of administrative experience implementing educational programs for students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds Bilingual (English / Spanish) communication skills Experience working within a community college setting Experience in federal grant management Requires knowledge of budget preparation, managing, and reporting Requires knowledge of grant writing and grant administration Requires knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the community college. Requires proficiency with computer skills including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and databases Requires sensitivity and commitment to meeting the needs of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds Requires the ability to work cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team Leadership ability, including the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, prioritize, plan and organize self and others Ability to work under pressure with composure Ability to learn new technological applications Ability to follow leadership and college-wide procedures Ability to work with highly detailed information and disseminate information to groups and individuals Ability to remain flexible and handle vague or changing information Ability to work in a high-quality, focused service environment in a professional manner with excellent organizational and customer service skills Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills Commitment and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion Commitment to the College mission, vision and goals
Workweek
40 Hours I Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends. This is a grant funded position.
Position Summary
The Director of Summit Scholars provides leadership, direction and oversight of the U.S. Department of Education grant funded program to ensure a successful implementation. This includes coordinating multiple simultaneous project activities in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to all applicable state and federal requirements, overseeing the preparation and submission of required fiscal and performance reports, supervising the collection and analysis of data to evaluate progress toward the achievement of project goals and objectives, and communicating outcomes to all stakeholders. The project Director will also spend part of his or her time providing direct services to TRIO SSS participants as a coach.
Direct Reports :
- Coordinator of Summit Scholars
- Summit Scholars Coach
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Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu .
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