Director of TRIO Programs

Director of TRIO Programs

Ctr for Sci. Ed. & Outreach

Full Time

86427BR

Job Summary

• This is a contract position through September 30, 2026 (with full benefits + potential renewal pending continued TRIO grant funding)
• Priority application review deadline of October 22, 2025 .

The TRIO Director is a visionary leader and recognized expert in college preparation, responsible for advancing postsecondary opportunity. The role oversees five federally funded programs : two Talent Search, two Upward Bound, and one Upward Bound Math and Science grant by providing strategic leadership, supervising program coordinators, and managing program budgets to deliver high-quality services for first-generation and low-income students.

As an authority in academic preparation and educational partnerships, the TRIO Director ensures compliance with federal regulations, creates TRIO-wide systems and resources, and stays ahead of policy changes that may impact participant eligibility or program delivery. The Director also leads assessment and continuous improvement efforts, strengthens partnerships with schools and community organizations, and contributes to long-term planning and grant development.

Reporting to the Director of College Preparation, the Director of TRIO Programs works closely with TRIO stakeholders including partner school districts, school administration, U.S. Department of Education and multiple UCSF departments.

This position requires 50% on-site presence at high schools within the Antioch, Pittsburg, and Vallejo City Unified school districts with at minimum 2 days of in-person work every week at UCSF's Mission Center. The TRIO Director must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / compensation-and-benefits / index.html

Department Description

As part of its mission to advance health worldwide, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has long been committed to achieving optimal health for all patients, communities, and populations, while fostering an environment of excellence and belonging among its students, trainees, staff, and faculty.

The Office of Opportunity and Outreach serves as the campus leader in advancing and sustaining equal opportunity for every individual in all aspects of the UCSF mission through ongoing assessment, program development, and consensus building. We collaborate with the four professional schools, the Graduate Division, and the health system to build unity and connection across difference and nurture an environment in which all individuals can thrive. Our commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination is integral to fulfilling UCSF's vision of delivering the highest standard of excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service.

The Vice Chancellor's Office of Opportunity and Outreach includes oversight of Advancing Excellence in Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Leadership, the Center for Science Education and Outreach; Climate and Belonging; Community Engagement and Dialogue; Disability, Jewish Life, LGBTQ, Multicultural, and CARE Resource Centers; the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, and the direct administrative office of the Vice Chancellor. These centralized services enable system improvements that foster and enhance collaboration, improve our effectiveness, and serve as a cornerstone for innovation and the engagement of all.

UCSF's federal TRIO grants are housed in the Center for Science, Education and Outreach (CSEO), which is a unit within the Office of Opportunity and Outreach. Since 1999, CSEO has provided programs and services to K-20 communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area that lead to student academic success, increased college-going rates, and early exploration of careers in health and STEM.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000306 K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 5

Job Category

Education, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

30-Sep-2026

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday- Friday; 8am-5pm , This position requires 50% on-site presence at high schools within the Antioch, Pittsburg, and Vallejo City Unified school districts with at minimum 2 days of in-person work every week at UCSF's Mission Center.