Director, TRiO (Grant funded until August 31, 2030)
2 days ago
Knoxville
Title: Director, TRiO (Grant funded until August 31, 2030) Number of Positions: 1 Position #: 101030 Pay Rate: $59,120 - $73,770/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application. Classification: 3m - on campus mobile Type of Appointment: Full-Time Department: TRiO Student Support Services Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: • Resume, • Non-supervisory roles: three (3) current or former supervisors Essential Functions: 30% Lead, direct, and manage the planning, development, organization, scheduling, direction, performance, and evaluation of programs and services of the TRiO program. Articulate a clear vision of program, including services, applications, and benefits provided. Lead and manage change within program and across the reporting department as directed 20% Prepares program and fiscal reports to be submitted to the college and to the U.S. Department of Education. 20% Supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Interview and select support personnel as needed. 15% Oversee the personal and academic development of program participants. Encourage student involvement in cultural activities and establish student leadership opportunities both on and off campus. Develop, promote, and organize effective workshops for program participants that provide appropriate and necessary academic skills for student success. 5% Develop and enhance partnerships within the college, colleges, universities, businesses, and community based organizations to respond to the educational, workforce training, and economic development needs of the community 5% Maintain the security of confidential materials. Ensure participant files are accurate and complete (e.g., TRiO application form, assessment results, academic records, financial need data, etc.) Oversee the preparation of participant files and the gathering of all required data to be included in the file. 5% Participate actively in the life of the College, including operational processes and initiatives, by serving on or leading College committees, workgroups, task forces, and councils as assigned. Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time. Required Experience: • Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Skills/Abilities: • Experience with barriers confronted by diverse student populations., • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite, student database systems, and other such technology., • Understanding of and experience with postsecondary systems such as financial aid., • Leadership and communication skills., • Principles of business administration, management, marketing, and record keeping., • Effective organizational and management practices pertaining to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, department performance metrics, and operational needs., • Effective fiscal management strategies, including understanding of budget concepts, principles, and practices., • Effective financial reporting, record keeping, budget administration and control., • Grant proposal writing and special funding resources applicable to the TRiO program., • Appropriate risk management strategies, safety precautions, and procedures., • Principles of communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and administration., • Effective change management principles and practices., • Evaluation and statistical methodology for preparation of statistical research and reports., • Effective marketing, promotion, and public relations techniques. Preparation, publication, and distribution of informational and promotional materials related to areas assigned., • Effective needs assessment methods and project management practices. Little physical exertion is required: however, some lifting of items up to 50 lbs. (tables, chairs for events) may occur. Some travel is involved for training and conferences (quarterly). Standing and walking during workshop presentations is common. The position calls for interviewing potential participants, as well as presenting to participants, staff, and occasionally to community. Therefore, the abilities of hearing and seeing are necessary to the position functions. Full-time Employment Benefits: • Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan, • Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program, • Employee Assistance Program, • Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b, • Employee Discount program with over 900+companies, • 13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December, • Sick Leave Bank, • Longevity Pay, • Many opportunities for professional development Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed. Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the ___. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at ___ or 865-539-7354. If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at ___. If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the left to apply. #mrp