EMCC - Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) & TRIO Student Support Services Disabilities (SSS-D)
About The Position
The Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) and SSS-Disabilities (SSS-D) provides leadership and programmatic and financial management for both U.S. Department of Education grant programs. Responsibilities include program development and implementation; developing and managing annual budgets; collecting and analyzing student success data; organizational design; staff supervision and development; and implementing and monitoring policies and procedures consistent with grant requirements. In addition to overseeing the department, the Director provides direct academic support to students. The position reports to the Vice President / Dean of Students. The position is funded by the TRIO SSS and SSS-D grants, which are currently funded through August 31, 2030, subject to annual congressional allocation of discretionary funds. It is based at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine, with negligible travel and a day shift. The anticipated salary range is $68,404.05–$76,989.36. The position start date is December 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or another human service-related field.
- 2–4 years of higher education administrative experience, including federal grant management, academic evaluation, academic advising, data collection, and data management.
- Effective interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- 2–3 years of experience providing direct supportive services to disadvantaged individuals, including course selection, program development, and academic placement.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Financial literacy background.
- Experience coordinating activities with faculty, staff, and students in a post-secondary advising setting.
- Knowledge of student development.
- Understanding of the range of EMCC students’ needs and ability to relate to a diverse student body.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a student information system.
- Knowledge of developmental education and risk factors associated with at-risk student populations.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, and Student Information Systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and programmatic and financial management for the TRIO SSS and SSS-D grants.
- Develop and implement programs.
- Develop and manage annual budgets.
- Collect and analyze student success data.
- Manage organizational design and supervise and develop staff.
- Implement and monitor policies and procedures consistent with Department of Education grant requirements.
- Oversee the department and provide direct academic support to students.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance for the employee.
- Maine State Retirement or TIAA-CREF.
- Vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (Living Resources).
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition waivers.
- Training.
- 529 Education Plan.
- MCCS Matching Grant.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
