Academic Services Project Director

Academic Services Project Director

Project Director : UCCS TRIO Student Support Services Program

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Project Director : UCCS TRIO Student Support Services Program to join our team! The work location for this position is on-site. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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This position is funded by a US Department of Education TRiO Student Support Services grant awarded September 2025 and is contingent upon availability of continued annual funding for an estimated five years.

Salary Range : $63,938.00 - $75,000.00. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

The Project Director for the UCCS TRiO Student Support Services Program provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the design, development, implementation, administration, supervision, evaluation and activities for this U.S. Department of Education grant-funded program. This role is responsible for ensuring strong student engagement, delivering holistic and effective support services, maintaining compliance with federal regulations and grant objectives, and using data to drive continuous improvement. The Director oversees all aspects of program delivery, supervises professional staff, manages the program budget, and reports program outcomes data to the U.S. Department of Education, providing comprehensive academic support services to 140 eligible college students with a range of academic needs, who are first-generation, low-income students and / or have a disability.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to :

• Administer the SSS Project
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate SSS staff through clear goal-setting, regular feedback, formal performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities while fostering a student-centered, collaborative team environment focused on achieving program outcomes
• Provide accountability for Project resources and ensure fiscal management
• Plan / coordinate academic and developmental support programs and priorities
• Provide academic and career advising, assistance with the financial aid process, and Academic Success Plan development to a caseload of approximately 40 SSS students
• Collaborate with campus resources to offer services to SSS students generally as part of campus offerings and specifically as part of SSS workshops
• Serve as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Education
• Coordinate the recruitment, screening, and selection, and continued engagement of 140 program participants annually, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and supporting long-term student retention and success
• Create effective relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators on campus and at partnering campuses
• Promote students' matriculation into graduate / professional schools through Graduate School visits, fairs, and preparation
• Coordinate industry visits to in-demand industries
• Design and implement a comprehensive Project evaluation plan to guide data-informed improvements and enhance outcomes for program participants
• Participate in state, regional, and national TRiO meetings / trainings to ensure compliance with current SSS policies and federal regulations and serve as a knowledgeable resource to assist campus colleagues in understanding and meeting program requirement
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that monitor progress toward achieving Project objectives
• Monitor and report on progress on implementation of Competitive Preference Priorities
• Ensure timely, accurate submission of compliance reports to the Department of Education, including documentation of student participation and budget expenditures, in full accordance with federal requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by : October 22nd, 2025

Potential interview dates : November 3rd, 2025

Potential start date : December 1st, 2025

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity / Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes : understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies, related retaliation, and compliance with accommodations regarding disability, pregnancy or related conditions, and religion. All employees are also designated as "responsible employees" and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at : Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (uccs.edu).

Note : This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.

Qualifications

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants : This position is opened until filled. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu / cu-careers (job # : 37886). If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV Application Materials Instructions : Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm / yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.