Director, TRIO Achievers

Position Information Job Title Director, TRIO Achievers Posting Number 201000702 Posting Type Regular Contract End Date Salary Range Hiring Range $65,000 - $80,000 per year Full Time or Part Time Full Time If Part Time, List Work Hours Position Summary Information Job Description Summary Are you passionate about helping first-generation college students succeed in college? Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo is looking for a new TRIO Director committed to working with students from lower-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
This grant-funded position focuses on advising, mentoring, and helping students navigate their college experience.
Keep reading below for more information if you’re interested in an exciting opportunity to make meaningful connections and deeply impact the lives of others.
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, Equity and Transition, Student Affairs the TRIO Achievers Director plans, develops, implements, evaluates, administers and documents the federally funded Student Support Services (SSS) program.
As the program’s chief administrator, the Director is responsible for budget administration, overall staff supervision and compliance with all grant rules and regulations mandated by the United States Department of Education.
In addition, the Director is responsible for interpreting university polices and procedures as they relate to the TRIO Achievers program participants.
The Director also provides personal and academic advising services to TRIO Achievers program participants.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree plus three years of progressively responsible student services professional experience required.
Experience in program planning, implementation and administration.
Experience in reviewing and acting upon the most difficult individual and organizational problems.
Experience in training, mentoring and supervising staff.
Working knowledge of budget management.
Experience in providing lead person expertise.
Direct working experience in effective team coordination and demonstrable collaboration skills.
Experience with analyzing problems, as well as recommending and implementing proposed solutions.
Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including 1:1, small group and large group.
Must possess proposal and report writing skills.
Experience with academic and personal counseling/advising, especially with low-income, first generation college-bound and/or college students desirable.
Experience and sensitivity working with multi-cultural, low-income, disabled and/or first-generation populations required.
Must be able to maintain positive rapport with staff, administrators, students and parents including individuals from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education.
Job related experience with on-line computer systems and experience with word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
Working knowledge of assessment procedures.
Demonstrated ability to use analytical skills for designing learning assessments, interpreting results and making recommendations for future planning.
Must possess strong organizational skills.
Continued professional development expected.
Experience with a TRIO program or other educational equity program is desirable.
A background check is required for all regular benefited positions.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator Seeing to read a variety of materials Sitting or standing for extended period of time Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects Typical Essential Functions Design, develop, implement, supervise, administer, evaluate and document all TRIO Achievers program activities and services as outlined in the grant proposal.
Oversee program activities including application process, mailings, program orientation and all on-going program activities.
Establish timelines, priorities, plans of action and deadlines for program’s projects and activities.
Define the recruitment and selection methods for program participants.
Identify, determine eligibility and select participants for the TRIO Achievers program.
Provide input and make recommendations in administrative and academic policies that affect TRIO Achievers program participants.
Oversee an integrated approach to assessing students’ individual needs, services delivery and monitoring students’ academic progress.
Manage and evaluate program database.
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the TRIO Achievers program.
Maintain records and files as required by Department of Education.
Prepare and submit annual reports.
Confer with State, Cal Poly Corporation and Sponsored Program staff concerning questions and issues related to the program.
Oversee grant assessment component.
Disseminate program information to faculty, staff and students and serve as spokesperson for program to community media sources.
Represent the program in regional and national professional associations.
Together with department budget analyst, prepare, document, monitor and administer Student Supper Services budget.
Confer with Sponsored Programs staff and department budget analyst concerning budgetary questions and problems related to administration of program budget and keep informed of program updates.
In collaboration with department budget analyst, complete program budget projections.
Maintain and preserve required paper documentation for all project expenditures.
Collaborate with Student Academic Services Director and department budget analyst to negotiate budget with the Department of Education for the initial funding cycle of each program grant award.
In collaboration with the department budget analyst, prepare and submit continuation budgets as required by Department of Education.
Design a timeline for annual scheduled advising activities.
In collaboration with program participants, provide comprehensive academic advising from time of admission through graduation in identifying, pursuing and realizing appropriate educational and/or vocational goals.
Provide intrusive advising assistance to program participants, i.
e.
, advising which considers questions and issues beyond the scope of the presenting question or issue and includes follow-up – academic advising, career counseling, curriculum advising, values clarification, goals analysis, appropriate resolution through referrals of personal crises, depression, family problems, roommate and housing difficulties, adjustment to racism, etc.
Monitor academic progress of students.
Trouble-shoot student issues and concerns, i.
e.
, clarify policies, initiate student action and assist with plans for resolution.
Provide assistance with course scheduling on individual and group basis.
Work with students individually and in groups to develop skills in time management, test preparation, test taking and textbook processing.
Work with students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to academic and personal issues.
Ensure proper service delivery to TRIO Achievers participants through liaison work with Student Academic Services advisors and campus departments.
Initiate accurate and appropriate campus and community referrals.
Provide oversight for planning and promoting graduate school visits.
Participate in annual Open House and summer pre-enrollment academic advising activities, such as those provided by the Summer Advising Program and Summer Institute.
Maintain current and accurate records on students served, referrals made, issues confronted, etc.
Prepare annual reports regarding academic and personal advising.
Recruit, hire, train and evaluate all professional and temporary staff.
Oversee the assignment of projects, tasks, assignments and functions of all program staff.
Provide timely and constructive performance evaluations for all program staff.
Provide opportunities for professional development for appropriate program staff.
Confer with department human resource specialist, Cal Poly Corporation and Sponsored Program personnel regarding staff recruitments and employee policy.
Provide leadership for the research, writing and preparation of project grant funding proposals.
Collaborate with the Grants Development Office on new and continuation grant applications that are submitted to the Department of Education.
Collaborate with department budget analyst and IT data manager to prepare and write performance and continuation reports for the Department of Education.
Prepare end-of-the year and other performance reports as required by Student Affairs Division and Cal Poly.
Ensure project objectives and partnership agreements comply with Department of Education.
Serve as primary contact person for all communication with Department of Education personnel.
Solicit institutional support and commitment for the program objectives including the elimination of educational, attitudinal and physical barriers that impede program participants’ academic success.
Participate on university committees as assigned by the Student Academic Services Director and network with other campus offices and departments in delivering services to program participants.
Serve as an advocate to academic departments, academic colleges, campus and community resources on behalf of low-income, first-generation college and physically disabled college students.
Responsibilities may also include teaching or substitute teaching a first year seminar course.
Special Instructions to Applicants Cal Poly Corporation provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.
Employees are eligible to participate in the CPC Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs.
The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner.
The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.
Please visit our website for additional benefits information.
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org/resources/business-services/human-resources/benefits/ Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.
The California State University system (CSU) requires that students, faculty, and any employees of organizations who access campus, or any CSU facilities, to be either fully vaccinated or qualify for a medical or religious exemption.
Please note if you are chosen for a position with the Cal Poly Corporation you will be asked to fill out a Vaccine Attestation once you are hired.
This attestation will ask if you are vaccinated or asking for a medical or religious exemption.
AA/EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/10/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Review of Applications Begin Date