The University of Arkansas – East Arkansas Community College is seeking to hire the Director of Student Support Services/TRIO. Student Support Services/TRIO is a federally funded program that provides student participants with opportunities for academic development and enrichment outside the classroom to promote college retention and completion. The Director of Student Support Services/TRIO is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of this grant-funded program. This position reports to the Senior Executive Director for Grants.
Responsibilities:
- Recruiting, identifying, and selecting student participants.
- Hiring, training, and supervising program staff.
- Preparing and submitting program-related reports for the College and federal reporting.
- Serving as a resource for assessment, accreditation, and grant applications.
- Complete management and oversight of program budget.
- Serve as a vital team member for the Student Services department.
- Develop effective working relationships with academics, recruitment, and marketing.
- Representing and promoting the college in a positive manner and being active in the community.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years of experience is required in a combination of roles, including:
- Working directly with students,
- Supervising personnel,
- Managing budgets,
- Compiling, analyzing, and reconciling detailed statistical or numerical information.
- Experience in performing these tasks within an educational setting is preferred.
- Compliance with program, college, state, and federal regulations is mandatory.
- Qualified applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- They should have the ability to motivate a team and foster positive professional relationships with faculty, staff, and the community.
- A Master’s Degree is required.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can apply online here.
