TRIO Director, TRIO

CONTRACT TERMS: 12 Month, Full Time Position      

PRIMARY DUTY: Oversees the professional staffs of Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math Science and Student Support Services.  Responsible for all reporting and evaluation requirements of each program and is the lead on all grant writing processes.  Assures programs are operating in line with federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise and evaluate TRIO Assistant Directors and Office Manager
2. Manage program budgets in accordance with institutional and federal regulations
3. Cultivate positive professional working relationships with all faculty, staff, and community agencies
4. Develop and implement strategies to recruit and select eligible participants
5. Promote retention and graduation efforts of participants, both at the high school and university level
6. Serve as primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education
7. Serve on university committees that impact the interests of TRIO eligible students
8. Prepare official reports for the U.S. Department of Education, including Annual Performance Reports
9. Lead preparation of grant applications for continued funding for all three TRIO projects
10. Collaborate with Assistant Directors to lead design, coordination, and evaluation of retention programs for low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities for all three TRIO projects

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:   Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Education or related field.

Experience:

• Four years’ experience working with TRIO programs
• Supervision of professional and student employees
• Federal reporting procedures

Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of University and community members; excellent communication skills, ability to understand and relate to students who may have barriers to academic success.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office-style setting with some conference and program travel required.  Extensive off schedule hours during June/July coinciding with Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science residential components, as well as availability as needed for additional programming opportunities, such as Saturday Academies, SSS Bridge, and orientations. This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The CSA will attend required CSA training and is an official of the University who has significant responsibility for students and campus activities and the authority to take action for the University.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises Assistant Directors and Office Manager, and provides assistance with supervision of full-time professional staff members, along with 40-50 part time employees.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computer and presentation materials.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,900 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: March 1, 2022

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.