Government Jobs
Director of Student Support Services (Grant Funded Program)
Government Jobs, Weldon, North Carolina, United States, 27890
Director Of TRIO- Student Support Services
The Director of TRIO- Student Support Services is responsible for coordinating and evaluating program initiatives that focus on providing academic support and increasing retention, transfer, and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of TRIO/Student Support Services operations and attainment of program goals. NOTE: Annual appointments are subject to annual reauthorization of federal funds under the Department of Education. Continued appointments are contingent upon the availability of funding. Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: This position is responsible for ensuring that the overall plan of operation, budget, and evaluation of the SSS programs is carried out as indicated in the grants. Administrative Duties
1. Prepare and submit all necessary U.S. Department of Education reports on time. 2. Direct the program throughout the project year. 3. Establish and maintain liaison with the U.S. Department of Education Program specialists. 4. Represent the Student Support Services program at all appropriate meetings both on and off campus. 5. Establish policies and procedures for staff and participants. 6. Establish, evaluate, and revise information and reporting systems. 7. Recruit, interview, train, supervise, and evaluate project staff. 8. Develop and manage program budgets. 9. Authorize expenditures of federal funds and monitor program budgets. 10. Conduct required and appropriate number and types of contacts/appointments to facilitate the successful performance, retention, and graduation of a designated caseload of participants and assists in same manner for all SSS students. 11. Recruit program staff as vacancies occur. 12. Maintains communication with campus business office and other departments on campus. 13. Plan and direct SSS program advisory committee meetings. 14. Recruit and maintain a caseload of 50 project participants and provide them with services and activities as indicated on their individual service plans. 15. Assist students with scheduling of classes. 16. Oversee the printing, production, and distribution of SSS counseling and publicity materials. 17. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for SSS program. 18. Formulate long range plans to ensure effectiveness and quality in meeting SSS program goals. 19. Track how many students utilize the services provided. 20. Assist with program recruitment including making presentations and discussing benefits of the program with students, parents, and Halifax Community College colleagues. 21. Assist with program application/interview packet completion. 22. Maintain and report out monthly accurate data related to program requirements including student participation, demographics, and baseline information. 23. Perform other duties outlined by supervisor within the parameters of the U. S. Department of Education guidelines. Professional Development
24. Must maintain current knowledge of trends and new developments in federal TRIO (SSS) Programs. 25. Must complete TRIO (SSS) training workshops annually. 26. Must receive required hours of professional development as indicated in the HCC Personnel Manual. Committees
27. Serve on various College committees as assigned. Working Conditions
28. Must be able to work in a college environment 29. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills applicable to working with diverse groups of employees, students, and patrons 30. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. 31. Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers 32. Attend national, state, and regional educational and professional conferences. Minimum/Required Qualifications
Required:
Master's in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field. Experience with the design, implementation, coordination or management of services to at-risk individuals. Previous experience in TRIO programs or experience with similar programs is preferred. How to Apply
MUST READ Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants: All applications for this position must be submitted directly via our online application system at
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc . Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. Application packets for employment must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
The Director of TRIO- Student Support Services is responsible for coordinating and evaluating program initiatives that focus on providing academic support and increasing retention, transfer, and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of TRIO/Student Support Services operations and attainment of program goals. NOTE: Annual appointments are subject to annual reauthorization of federal funds under the Department of Education. Continued appointments are contingent upon the availability of funding. Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: This position is responsible for ensuring that the overall plan of operation, budget, and evaluation of the SSS programs is carried out as indicated in the grants. Administrative Duties
1. Prepare and submit all necessary U.S. Department of Education reports on time. 2. Direct the program throughout the project year. 3. Establish and maintain liaison with the U.S. Department of Education Program specialists. 4. Represent the Student Support Services program at all appropriate meetings both on and off campus. 5. Establish policies and procedures for staff and participants. 6. Establish, evaluate, and revise information and reporting systems. 7. Recruit, interview, train, supervise, and evaluate project staff. 8. Develop and manage program budgets. 9. Authorize expenditures of federal funds and monitor program budgets. 10. Conduct required and appropriate number and types of contacts/appointments to facilitate the successful performance, retention, and graduation of a designated caseload of participants and assists in same manner for all SSS students. 11. Recruit program staff as vacancies occur. 12. Maintains communication with campus business office and other departments on campus. 13. Plan and direct SSS program advisory committee meetings. 14. Recruit and maintain a caseload of 50 project participants and provide them with services and activities as indicated on their individual service plans. 15. Assist students with scheduling of classes. 16. Oversee the printing, production, and distribution of SSS counseling and publicity materials. 17. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for SSS program. 18. Formulate long range plans to ensure effectiveness and quality in meeting SSS program goals. 19. Track how many students utilize the services provided. 20. Assist with program recruitment including making presentations and discussing benefits of the program with students, parents, and Halifax Community College colleagues. 21. Assist with program application/interview packet completion. 22. Maintain and report out monthly accurate data related to program requirements including student participation, demographics, and baseline information. 23. Perform other duties outlined by supervisor within the parameters of the U. S. Department of Education guidelines. Professional Development
24. Must maintain current knowledge of trends and new developments in federal TRIO (SSS) Programs. 25. Must complete TRIO (SSS) training workshops annually. 26. Must receive required hours of professional development as indicated in the HCC Personnel Manual. Committees
27. Serve on various College committees as assigned. Working Conditions
28. Must be able to work in a college environment 29. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills applicable to working with diverse groups of employees, students, and patrons 30. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. 31. Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers 32. Attend national, state, and regional educational and professional conferences. Minimum/Required Qualifications
Required:
Master's in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field. Experience with the design, implementation, coordination or management of services to at-risk individuals. Previous experience in TRIO programs or experience with similar programs is preferred. How to Apply
MUST READ Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants: All applications for this position must be submitted directly via our online application system at
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc . Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. Application packets for employment must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.