Director of TRIO Student Support Services Program

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Evans, GA

About The Position

The College is seeking a highly talented professional with a strong work ethic to direct its TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS). This position is a full-time, grant funded Director position and is responsible for program operations and accountability, including providing vision and leadership for the program, supervision and evaluation of staff, budget management, development of grant reports and proposals, maintaining compliance with all federal guidelines, adhering to deadlines, recruitment of eligible students, tracking and reporting student progress and performance, working collaboratively with the college community to identify and assist students in need of program services, and provide direct services to students. This position is located within the Teaching and Learning Center for Excellence and collaborates with other departments to serve all students accessing the center. Salary Range: Full-time, grant funded, MEA Administrators Unit/salary commensurate with credentials and experience $55,214.87 to $64,009.18. Benefits: 100% employer paid health for employees, dental & life insurance for employees, Maine State or TIAA CREF Retirement, vacation/personal/sick time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS. TRIO SSS is a federally funded retention, graduation, and transfer program that aims to support the learning needs of low-income students, first-generation students, and students with a documented disability. Preference will be given to applicants with a background similar to that of SSS participants. This grant program runs on a five-year grant cycle and is currently funded for the 2025-26 academic year. WCCC has successfully been awarded the TRIO SSS grant continuously since 2001. The Director will be instrumental in writing the next five-year grant for the 2030-2035 cycle.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree is required in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field.
evidence of strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
substantial counseling background
team building and management
proven ability to work with economically disadvantaged and under-resourced students in a postsecondary setting.
Excellent communication skills
the ability to utilize technology
work collaboratively with faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

Preference will be granted to individuals from the target populations served by the grant.
Preference will be given to applicants with a background similar to that of SSS participants.

Responsibilities

program operations and accountability
providing vision and leadership for the program
supervision and evaluation of staff
budget management
development of grant reports and proposals
maintaining compliance with all federal guidelines
adhering to deadlines
recruitment of eligible students
tracking and reporting student progress and performance
working collaboratively with the college community to identify and assist students in need of program services
provide direct services to students
writing the next five-year grant for the 2030-2035 cycle