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Title: Director, TRIO SSS

Department Org: TRIO Student Support Services - 111780

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift:  1

Job Description:

The Federal TRIO Student Support Services Program serves low income, first generation, and disabled college students. The TRIO Department works in collaboration with the departments including Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Counseling, Advising, Multicultural Services, Access Services, and the Tutoring Center.

The Student Support Services Director provides leadership and vision for implementing the objectives of the Student Support Services at The University of Toledo. General responsibilities include supervision and staff development, administration of program services, data and records, reporting, and submission of required Department of Education annual data and reports.

This position prepare and submit local and federal reports in a timely manner; administer program funds within sound fiscal parameters; establish performance benchmark and monitor compliance; coordinate with appropriate institutional departments for effective delivery of services; supervise and evaluate program staff; recruit and select program participants; evaluate and develop improvement plans for program staff and services; ensure compliance with college, state, and federal laws, policies and regulations; utilize data management system manage program and student information; understand the need, life issue and concern of program participants; manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; serve on college committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling Business Administration or a related field; along with two years of progressively responsible teaching, counseling or advising experience in a post-secondary setting including working with students who are first-generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated familiarity with laws and regulations regarding student information, including FERPA.
• Minimum two years’ experience in an administrative capacity with responsibility for supervising staff, project management, budgeting, and report generation
• Experience with TRIO federal grant oversight, design, management, and implementation.
Knowledge of admissions policies, graduation requirements, financial aid systems, and career and learning assessments.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing effective practices supporting student retention and tracking student outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling Business Administration or a related field
• Preferred qualifications include two years of experience working with SSS or other TRIO programs.
• Ability to develop campus and community partnerships in order to provide additional resources for students.
• Preference given to personnel who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those of the target population and with experience in TRIO.
• Grant writing skills and an ability to adhere to federal, foundational and university policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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