Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

4d•$85,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is a full-time professional position located in Fort Collins, Colorado, within the Access Center at Colorado State University. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Access Center, the Director provides administrative oversight and implements the TRIO EOC program, including staff supervision, program services, and annual performance objectives in the federally approved grant application. The role oversees recruitment and services for 2,500 participants across Adams, Larimer, and Weld counties, advancing equitable access to post-secondary education and training for historically excluded populations. The Director plans and manages the grant and program, oversees budgets and regulatory compliance, supervises staff, develops campus and community partnerships, assesses program outcomes, submits federal reports, and pursues additional funding. The position involves statewide recruitment and program travel.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, liberal arts, behavioral or social sciences, social work, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field from an accredited institution, as specified in the approved federal grant.
At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience at the director or associate director level administering multiple comprehensive college-access TRIO programs and/or programs supporting underrepresented populations in higher education.
At least five years of experience supervising professional and administrative staff.
At least three years of experience in budget management, program development, implementation and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
At least two years of experience promoting educational or career access pathways leading to post-secondary enrollment, and/or completion of dual enrollment, computer and technical skills (CTE), and/or apprenticeship programs.
At least five years of experience promoting educational access and working with low-income, first-generation populations, providing academic assistance, and knowledge of post-secondary enrollment and financial aid processes.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the pre-employment criminal background check requirement for new hires.
Availability for statewide recruitment and program travel.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and use of computer applications.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals.
Experience with career/technical education and/or apprenticeship programs.
Demonstrated experience recruiting participants for program participation.
Experience with financial wellness, including FAFSA, financial literacy, financial aid, and/or CASFA processes and procedures.
Experience with community outreach and building community partnerships.
Experience in grant writing.
Experience with data systems, data analysis, and/or data processing.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement the EOC grant proposal; manage the program; implement policies, procedures, and federal regulations; and maintain public relations with the U.S. Department of Education.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with campus programs, administrators, faculty, departments, community organizations, and businesses.
Plan, develop, and manage the budget, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and CSU fiscal rules and policies.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and their performance.
Implement formative and summative program assessment and submit reports to the Department of Education.
Identify and pursue additional funding resources to supplement the grant.
Perform other related duties.