TRiO Program Director

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system. Special Instructions Successful candidates should demonstrate: 1) knowledge of the history and purpose of the Student Support Services program, 2) competence or potential in personnel management, 3) organizational and leadership ability, and 4) competence in computerized data management. Preference may be given to candidates whose background is similar to the target TRIO population. Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Position Information Job Title: TRiO Program Director Nature of Work The Director provides programmatic administration and leadership for a federally funded TRiO-Student Support Services (SSS) project. The Director will ensure grant objectives are carried out in compliance with all governing regulations and provide liaison to the U.S. Department of Education. Responsibilities include enrollment management, budget management, staff supervision, procedural oversight, service assessment, and reporting. The Director represents Student Success Services to the campus community and collaborates with other campus constituencies to create a campus environment that is conducive to the academic success of low‑income and first‑generation college students and students with disabilities. Examples of Work Performed Facilitating the Student Success Services program goals and the activities designed for their accomplishment. Formulating, publishing, coordinating and administering procedures, rules and regulations for Student Success Services within the college policies and procedures. Administering federal grants in accordance with guidelines governing their use. Providing liaison with the U.S. Department of Education Division of Student Assistance. Maintaining liaison with campus constituencies, including meeting and corresponding with these units on Student Success Services program related matters. Developing and maintaining an efficient record‑keeping system that facilitates program planning, development and evaluation as it relates to Student Success Services participants and staff. Ensuring the completion of annual reports of program accomplishments. Designing, implementing and supervising activities, courses and programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program. Developing and implementing participant identification and selection procedures for special services; supervising and ensuring the maintenance of an effective system of admission, monitoring of academic progress, service records of Student Success Services participants in accordance with federal regulations. Maintain a roster on current Student Success Services participants. Responsible for budget planning and expenditures, ensuring monitoring of expenditures so they are in accordance with program goals and objectives, and generating financial reports and statements. Supervising Student Success Services personnel and delegating responsibility as appropriate; providing for the selection, orientation and in‑service training and evaluation of program personnel. Serving on assigned committees and attending regular meetings as required and requested. Disseminating information about the services provided by Student Success Services to the college. Making presentations on SSS and planning other program‑sponsored functions. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master’s degree required, preferably in a field with relevance to effective practices in higher education student affairs (e.g., guidance and counseling, secondary education, educational psychology, psychology, sociology, personnel management, or social work). A minimum of three years supervisory experience or progressively responsible administrative experience is required. Preferred Qualifications Instructional experience is strongly preferred. Previous experience in designing, managing, or implementing an SSS or similar project and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged students and students of traditionally under‑represented groups are preferred. Other Requirements Offers depend on successful background check. Salary Information Salary low $70s, DOQ. Union Status Non‑Union EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non‑discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference. General Information PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? YES NO #J-18808-Ljbffr