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Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services (Disabilities)
Inside Higher Ed, Statesboro, Georgia, United States, 30458
Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services (Disabilities)
Job ID: 292559
Location: Statesboro, Georgia; Georgia Southern - Savannah; Georgia Southern - Hinesville
Full Time; Regular; Full Time
Job Summary The Project Director will provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for the TRIO Student Support Services (Disabilities) grant program. This position is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and evaluation of program services and activities to promote student success, retention, and graduation for eligible participants. The Project Director will supervise program staff, manage the program budget, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and foster strong collaboration with campus and community stakeholders. This position is time limited and 100% sponsored‑funded; therefore, continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant or contract funding.
Responsibilities
Design, coordinate, and implement program services, activities, workshops, and cultural events
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff
Identify and select participants; verify participant eligibility
Fiscal management; monitor budget preparation and implementation
Provide academic advising for up to 48 participants, including completion of the Guided Plan for Success (GPS)
Program documentation and assessment
Monitor academic progress and social development of program participants
Market, publicize, and coordinate program services to students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
Implement professional development activities
Serve on institutional committees that provide opportunities for coordination of services with SSS
Assure compliance with all regulations in EDGAR, GPRA, GEPA, FLSA and FERPA
Coordinate tutorial services for participation, cultural enrichment activities and graduate school tours
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, or other related fields
Three (3) years experience teaching, academic or career advising, or academic coaching in a college setting
Evidence of success in developing Student Support Services or similar projects
Demonstrated leadership on a project or program designed to increase student retention, graduation, or academic achievement
Three (3) years of budgeting experience and resource allocating
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications and database management
Two (2) or more years of administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of financial aid process
Experience with TRIO programs
Experience writing, assessing, or reporting on federally funded programs
Familiarity or experience with grant program compliance and records maintenance
Proposed Salary $62,400
Required Documents To Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Contact Information For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University.
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to applicable federal and state laws, the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).
Proof of valid driver’s license upon hire and throughout employment.
Employment contingent on availability of soft grant/contract funds.
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Location: Statesboro, Georgia; Georgia Southern - Savannah; Georgia Southern - Hinesville
Full Time; Regular; Full Time
Job Summary The Project Director will provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for the TRIO Student Support Services (Disabilities) grant program. This position is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and evaluation of program services and activities to promote student success, retention, and graduation for eligible participants. The Project Director will supervise program staff, manage the program budget, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and foster strong collaboration with campus and community stakeholders. This position is time limited and 100% sponsored‑funded; therefore, continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant or contract funding.
Responsibilities
Design, coordinate, and implement program services, activities, workshops, and cultural events
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff
Identify and select participants; verify participant eligibility
Fiscal management; monitor budget preparation and implementation
Provide academic advising for up to 48 participants, including completion of the Guided Plan for Success (GPS)
Program documentation and assessment
Monitor academic progress and social development of program participants
Market, publicize, and coordinate program services to students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
Implement professional development activities
Serve on institutional committees that provide opportunities for coordination of services with SSS
Assure compliance with all regulations in EDGAR, GPRA, GEPA, FLSA and FERPA
Coordinate tutorial services for participation, cultural enrichment activities and graduate school tours
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, or other related fields
Three (3) years experience teaching, academic or career advising, or academic coaching in a college setting
Evidence of success in developing Student Support Services or similar projects
Demonstrated leadership on a project or program designed to increase student retention, graduation, or academic achievement
Three (3) years of budgeting experience and resource allocating
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications and database management
Two (2) or more years of administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of financial aid process
Experience with TRIO programs
Experience writing, assessing, or reporting on federally funded programs
Familiarity or experience with grant program compliance and records maintenance
Proposed Salary $62,400
Required Documents To Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Contact Information For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University.
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to applicable federal and state laws, the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).
Proof of valid driver’s license upon hire and throughout employment.
Employment contingent on availability of soft grant/contract funds.
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