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“Director, TRIO Programs at Jjc's. Skills: leadership, program management, grant administration, supervision, budget planning, student success. Provide leadership and supervision for TRIO Programs within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success.. Facilitate short and long-range planning, program development, and assessment that supports student success outcomes.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that the programs meet established goals, institutional objectives, and federal guidelines.; Accountable for measurable outcomes related to student success, campus climate, and program effectiveness.; Uses data-informed practices to drive impact, sustainability, and institutional change.; Achieve and report the goals and objectives outlined in each grant.; Ensure that the TRIO Programs meets all grant obligations by developing comprehensive assessment and student tracking tools for reporting outcomes for the U. S. Department of Education and U. S. Department of Labor.
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events., Ability to travel in state and nationally., Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Academic/Career Counseling, Adult and Higher Education/Educational Leadership, Sociology, or closely related field., Three (3) years of experience in educational program management, or fiscal management., Demonstrated success working with Student Support Services, Educational Talent Search, or other programs focused on low-income, first-generation, or academically disadvantaged students., Prior experience working with students from diverse backgrounds., A record of inclusive conduct and evidence of multicultural skills in the workplace., Effective verbal and written communication proficiency., Supervisory skills., Computer skills including data base management, word processing, and spreadsheet applications., The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds., A valid driver’s license., Evenings and weekend work is required., Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence., Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.
Nice to Have
Knowledge and experience in grant writing of procedure guidelines (state and federal)., Knowledge of academic advising on post-secondary level., Training, experience in and enthusiasm working with first generation, low income and/or disabled students. This includes the ability and willingness to accommodate various learning styles., Demonstrated multicultural competence., English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency., Demonstrated multicultural competence.
What You'll Do.
Provide leadership and supervision for TRIO Programs within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success.
Facilitate short and long-range planning
and assessment that supports student success outcomes.
Responsible for TRIO grants administration.
Supervision of grant staff.
Ensure federal compliance mandates.
Manage student file compliance and reporting.
Budget oversight for federal TRIO grants awarded.
Represent the College’s commitment to TRIO programs and services.
Communicate and advocate programs/services available.
Manage the program by ensuring that the TRIO Programs meets all grant obligations.
Develop comprehensive assessment and student tracking tools for reporting outcomes.
Provide supervision and guidance for direct academic support services to Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search participants.
Supervise participants at activities
Foster a collegial collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Document the progress of TRIO Programs in achieving its funded objectives by coordination and evaluation of the project.
Develop a knowledgeable and skilled TRIO staff by recruiting
and evaluating staff members.
Supervise the intake process to facilitate quality support services for diverse students.
Analyze and distribute usage and learning outcomes data.
Prepare regular reports (monthly and annually) related to programs
accomplishments and concerns.
Manage all assigned respond to immediate fiscal needs and identify long-term goals.
Represent the Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search programs by attending appropriate internal and external meetings
Provide supervision and guidance for the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented populations to overcome barriers to postsecondary education.
Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of
and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a primary partner to the Dean of Multicultural Access and Success.; Serve as the liaison between CMAS, TRIO, and Joliet Junior College administrators, faculty, public school district partners, students, parents, and community stakeholders.; Foster a collegial collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders including college representatives, entities of the federal government (Department of Education and Labor), district high schools and community agencies.; Collaborate with the Director of CMAS to assist the Dean of Multicultural Access and Success and Vice President of Student Development with program preparation and implementation of funding opportunities.; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community.
Communication Scope
Effective verbal and written communication proficiency; English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency
Process & Methodology
program development, implementation, continuous improvement, strategic planning, operational planning
Full Job Description
**Position Title:** Director, TRIO Programs **Job Description:** POSITION TITLE: Director, TRIO Programs STATUS: Full time DEPARTMENT: Center for Multicultural Access and Success (CMAS) DIVISION: Student Development CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Non-union REPORTS TO: Dean, Multicultural Access and Success PLACEMENT: Administrative Grade S13 HIRING RANGE: $83,986 - $94,484 annually Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Director, TRIO Programs serves as the principal operational and strategic leader for College’s TRIO initiatives within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success (CMAS) and as a primary partner to the Dean of Multicultural Access and Success. This position provides comprehensive leadership for TRIO Programs, including Student Support Services (SSS) and Educational Talent Search (ETS), and serves as the liaison between CMAS, TRIO, and Joliet Junior College administrators, faculty, public school district partners, students, parents, and community stakeholders. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the programs meet established goals, institutional objectives, and federal guidelines. This includes oversight of program development, implementation, and continuous improvement, management of daily operations, supervision, and evaluation of professional and support staff, budget planning, Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the TRIO departments within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success. With broad authority over personnel, budgets, grants and compliance, the Director ensures alignment with college-wide goals, regulatory requirements and best practices in student success and equity wo
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