Assistant Director for TRIO Programs

The Assistant Director leads the day-to-day implementation of TRIO grants, ensuring grant goals are met, and all regulatory measures are followed. The Assistant Director will coordinate services with secondary and postsecondary school administrators and staff to guide sixth through twelfth grade and college students to reach and complete a postsecondary program.

1. Assist the Director of TRIO Programs in recruitment and hiring, training, and evaluation of TRIO Destination College direct service personnel.
2. Develop, execute, and lead program service implementation, including: college visits/trips and events, workshops, individual direct services, presentations and all other day-to-day operations of TRIO Programs.
3. Guide direct service personnel to understand and implement plans of operation to achieve programmatic goals set by the Director of TRIO Programs, based on the grant proposal.
4. Coordinate with target school staff, college departments, and community agencies to identify and select TRIO participants.
5. Remain fully informed of Federal legislation and Department of Education grant regulations to ensure that the program operates in total compliance.
6. Liaise between direct service staff and target schools, college personnel, and community agencies to identify needs and access support services.
7. Guide staff to understand and implement plans of operation to achieve programmatic goals set by the Director of TRIO Programs based on grant proposals.
8. Authorize direct service expenditures and remain responsible for appropriate utilization of funds in TRIO program implementation.
9. Develop and maintain systems of documentation, tracking, and accounting for TRIO eligibility, services, expenditures, and equipment, ensuring confidentiality and grant compliance.
10. Participate in the preparation and monitoring of fiscal, progress, and technical reports.
11. Participate in the monitoring of the TRIO grant and evaluation plan in collaboration with the Director of TRIO Programs, Institutional Research, and other key stakeholders; lead the execution of resulting direct service recommendations.
12. Conduct the plan to inform the public to promote TRIO programs as depicted in each TRIO grant agreement.
13. Establish and maintain ongoing communication and relationships with key personnel in all target middle/high schools and college departments to coordinate services, obtain academic records, and communicate program opportunities; remain informed of school events and services; evaluate program services within the school.
14. Lead documentation of all expenditures, student records, and services, following grant regulations; develop and maintain organizational system of program expenditure and service documentation.
15. Collaborate with the Director of TRIO Programs on planning and progression of TRIO program implementation and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRIO Programs.

Minimum of a Master's Degree in School Counseling, Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field.

Experience: At least three years of experience managing or implementing programs or services for disadvantaged populations, prefer experience with TRIO Programs. Background in secondary school and/or higher education preferred. At least three years of supervisory work, preferably in an educational setting; personnel, budget management, and federal grant management preferred. Prefer an individual with background similar to the target population.

Knowledge: Knowledge of financial literacy, financial aid, and college preparations. Knowledge of accounting procedures. Understanding of secondary school operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office programs. Knowledge of federal grant policies and procedures.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer/keyboarding skills, strong project management skills, supervisory skills.

Personal: Highly organized and attentive to details; ability to communicate well with other professionals as well as people from diverse backgrounds; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to work well under pressure.

Physical: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Mobility to move around the entire service area frequently and travel, as job requires.