Director of TRIO Student Success Program

Category : : Full-time Staff

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Department : : Student Affairs

Locations : : Lowell, MA

Posted : : Dec 2, 2025

Closes : : Dec 23, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EST

Type : : Full-time

Position ID : : 195255

About Middlesex Community College :

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

Job Description :

Title : Director of TRIO Student Success Program

Unit : Non-Unit Professional ( NUP ) (Grant Funded Position)

Department : TRIO Student Success Program

Reports to : Vice President of Student Affairs

Date : December 2, 2026

General Summary : Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director of the TRIO Student Success Program (SSP) manages programmatic and administrative duties, services, and programs related to the federally funded TRIO Student Success Program including the effective use of federal funds granted to the college to provide services to 200 TRIO Program students from low income and first generation, to college backgrounds and individuals with disabilities, with the goals of increasing retention, college graduation and transfer to four-year institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Directs the program management of services provided to TRIO program participants, including academic tutoring; personal advising; financial aid advising and financial and economic literacy training; provides exposure to cultural activities, and oversees the career and transfer advising process for TRIO SSP participants.
• Supervises TRIO Student Success Program Staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Middlesex Community College's policies, collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.
• Completes and submits the Annual Performance Report (APR) in accordance with instructions from the US Department of Education.
• Leads recruitment activities and supervises the selection / eligibility / approval process for program enrollment.
• Administers the program budget and authorizes expenditure of federal TRIO funds, monitors funds and tracks expenditures in accordance with established college policies and procedures and federal legislation and regulations.
• Responsible for interim and annual reporting of financial and student data; maintains student records, including academic, financial, and personal data.
• Maintains open lines of communication between the college community, TRIO students, community agencies, and other TRIO collegiate and high school programs.
• Develops internal and / or external collaborative partnerships and referral strategies necessary to address common barriers faced by TRIO program participants.
• Promotes and participates in college events, college committees, and other activities including student engagement activities and events, exchange programs, and community service projects to recruit and represent the interest of the low income, first generation and disabled student population with the goals of recruiting program participants and improving the institutional climate for TRIO eligible students.
• Promotes and participates in student advocacy processes; supports students in need of services through outreach to community agencies and college services.
• Leads TRIO SSP staff development and planning with an emphasis on continuous program improvement, professional development, and individual and team growth.
• Plans special events with staff for student outreach, college events, and student celebrations, including commencement recognition events.
• Provides direct service to program participants in the areas of academic, career, financial aid, and personal advising; coaching; oversees and facilitates trainings and workshops for groups and individuals in person and remotely using appropriate platforms (Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, etc.)

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Requirements :

Additional Information :

This position is supported through federal grant funding. While the college is fully committed to the success of this program, continued employment in this role is contingent upon ongoing grant funding. Should federal funding change in the future, the position may be impacted.

Salary Range : $80,000 - $84,000; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include :

Location : Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours : 37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire. This position will be eligible for a maximum of one days of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy .

Expected Start Date : February 2026

Application Deadline : December 23, 2025

Application Instructions :

All applicants must apply online by submitting :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu .

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu .