Director, TRIO Student Support Services

Hiring Department

Access and Academic Support

Job Description

• Supervises and coordinates all Federal TRIO grant project components.
• Ensures the TRIO SSS Program is implemented in full Federal TRIO SSS Program regulations and all other applicable Federal regulations and requirements
• Oversees participant assessment, monitoring, and implementation of services and activities
• Administers the budget, approves expenditures, monitors line items, and reconciles the budget with the PI and Business Fiscal Manager
• Develops, implements, and monitors administrative and professional policies, procedures, and standards for the project and in alignment with campus policies
• Leads effective marketing and recruitment efforts of prospective students and all stakeholders
• Oversight for all department hires of SSS staff
• Serves as the SSS liaison to all campus units and departments, offering services
• Works with all campus colleges and departments to monitor participant retention and develop policies that will enhance student retention
• Inform academic, administrative, and service units at UMSL of SSS objectives and procedures
• Maintains a close liaison with campus programs and community agencies that assist in student referrals and monitoring
• Prepares Annual Performance Reports for the Department of Education and the campus unit
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the project and its services here to enter the job description.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Occasional evenings and weekends

Salary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $56,864 - $63,036.000 Annually
GRADE: GGS-011
UNIVERSITY TITLE: SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or other related area. Relevant professional experience in TRIO Student Support Services, Higher Education, or an Education setting

Application Materials

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.) to the UMSL Job site: Http://umsl.jobs.
For questions about the application process, please call (314) 516-5805. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the UM Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the UM Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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