Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services
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Working Title Project Director, TRIO Student Support ServicesDepartment TRIO Programs-0962Description Of WorkRanked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!

The Project Director of TRIO Student Support Services ( SSS ) makes a positive impact in the University's students by providing leadership for programs that support the persistence, retention, and graduation of first-generation, low-income, and disabled University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.The Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services will:

• Administer and implement innovative and high-impact programs and services for SSS participants to aid in retention and graduation
• Collaborate with University and community partnerships that will achieve the grants objectives and outcomes.
• Promote the services available to SSS programs and recruit eligible students to participate in the program
• Recruit, hire, train, and lead a staff of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers to fulfill the mission of Student Support Services.
• Develop and administer and SSS grant budget, based on the requirements of the grant. This includes reporting and securing additional funding for future grant years.
• Assess and monitor program data and outcomes.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See .Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, leadership, public administration, psychology/counseling, or related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience working in higher education and/or in the administration of programs service low-income or 1st generation populations.
• Two years of experience supervising staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and a record of inclusion.
• Ability to develop programming to aid in student college success.
• Ability to support ongoing professional development for staff.
• Ability to provide leadership for program planning, to coordinate work efforts, to control performance standards, and to build and sustain University support relationships.
• Maintain accurate student records and produce reports on student progress as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attendance at conferences and workshops sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and other TRIO -affiliated associations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree.
• Direct experience working with a TRIO program, SSS preferred.
• Experience with data management for TRIO programs and/or reporting to the Department of Education.
• Leadership experience in higher education or related industry.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing a budget.
• Experience managing and meeting grant objectives and expectations.

Posted Salary $58,000/yr. minimum

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesHigher Education

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