Director Of Trio Student Support Services

UW-River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin, United States
$70,000 based on experience; benefits: comprehensi...
Trio student support services program
Supervising staff and student employees
Managing program data and reporting
This position reports to the Director of Student Success and is responsible for directing a federal grant program, overseeing comprehensive services including advising, counseling, tutoring, and leadership development to enhance student retention through graduation

Job Summary

  • This position reports to the Director of Student Success and is responsible for directing a federal grant program, overseeing comprehensive services including advising, counseling, tutoring, and leadership development to enhance student retention through graduation.
  • Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing program data, preparing annual reports, administering the annual budget in adherence to federal grant guidelines, and collaborating with other university programs.
  • The role involves implementing strategies to support students at academic risk, who are first generation, low-income, and disabled, and serving as an Academic Adviser to 10% of SSS scholars.

Matching Summary

This position reports to the Director of Student Success and is responsible for directing a federal grant program, overseeing comprehensive services including advising, counseling, tutoring, and leadership development to enhance student retention through graduation.

Salary

$70,000 based on experience; Benefits: comprehensive health, dental, vision, WRS contributions, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • TRIO Student Support Services program
  • supervising staff and student employees
  • managing program data and reporting
  • administering annual budget
  • supporting at-risk students

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with other programs
  • professional development engagement
  • sensitivity to underserved groups

Key Requirements

  • At least three years of higher education experience
  • At least two years of supervisory experience
  • Proven budget development and management ability
  • Master’s degree in appropriate field

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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