Assistant Director of TRIO

William Paterson University of New Jersey•Wayne, NJ

59d•$73,900 - $92,367

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of TRIO/Student Support Services, the Assistant Director supports the program's assets-based philosophy by advising, planning, administering, and evaluating outcomes that foster persistence and graduation of TRIO SSS participants. The Assistant Director is responsible for advising program participants regarding course selection, degree planning, internships, graduate school, career planning, as well as providing other academic guidance. This role also plans, implements, and presents various academic support workshops and field experiences including, but not limited to, financial literacy, study skills, goal setting, graduation planning, and career exploration. Additionally, the position ensures accurate and complete student records according to relevant laws and policies and assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by the department, division, and federal agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or related field.
Three years of related experience, in a higher education setting.
Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues impacting first-generation, low-income students, as well as students with disabilities.
Computer skills including database management, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Experience in project supervision and event management to include large- and small-scale, event logistics, field experiences, risk evaluation, and assessment.
Demonstrated experience supervising student staff.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counseling, education, higher education or related field strongly preferred.
Experience working with TRIO, EOF, or other programs focused on low-income, first generation, or academically disadvantaged students strongly preferred.
Excellent written communication and public speaking/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Leads, manages and supports a case load of TRIO students, through regular engagement, advising and mentoring.
Provides guidance on college course completion, study abroad opportunities, financial literacy, financial aid, career exploration, graduate school enrollment, and personal development.
Conducts proactive outreach and interventions to ensure student engagement and success utilizing Navigate and collaborating with campus partners.
Plans, organizes, and delivers student-centered programming and events on topics such as financial literacy, career planning and exploration, goal setting, time management, self-advocacy, study skills, and other needs to promote the retention and success of TRIO SSS participants and relevant for first-generation students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
Assists in the design and implementation of the summer bridge program including workshop facilitation, staff hiring and supervision, logistics and evaluation.
Supports recruitment of TRIO participants through outreach, tabling, presentations, marketing, and processing applications.
Assists with recruitment and training of peer tutors and graduate assistants.
Oversees peer tutors and graduate assistants; maintains tutorial schedules; identifies participants in need of additional coaching support.
Maintains accurate and complete student records in compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Coordinates, administers, and evaluates program activities aligned with grant outcomes to support participant persistence and graduation.
Maintains working knowledge of Federal TRIO regulations and university policies to ensure program quality and compliance.
Adheres to university and grant fiscal policies and procedures.
Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by the department, state, university, and federal agencies.
Serve on collaborative planning committees and/or task teams involving TRIO SSS-eligible students, faculty, and staff to support and promote university wide student efforts.
Participates in major University and Division events and programs including but not limited to Admissions programs, Orientation, Welcome Week activities and Commencement.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans.
To learn more, please visit: BENEFITS FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF (AFT)

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