Assistant Vice President for TRIO and First Generation Initiatives
Assistant Vice President for TRIO and First Generation Initiatives
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Assistant Vice President for TRIO and First Generation InitiativesAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Global and Community ConnectionsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Assistant Vice President for TRIO and First Generation Initiatives under general direction provides leadership for all TRIO programs and First-Generation Initiatives departmental functions to include planning directing budgeting and evaluating departmental operations. Provides oversight of business activities strategic planning and development and program administration. Functions as departmental liaison to Department of Education participant parents school districts the Center for First-Generation/NASPA other customers and represents the University on various committees internally and externally.
In-office position in Stephenville Texas with work hours of Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may include afterhours/late hours as needed; work with of-site campus locations in Ft. Worth Waco Bryan and on-line. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
Responsibilities:
Administers plans and manages the grant project budget and associated administrative functions. Responsible for collecting data and submitting the Upward Bound programs Annual Performance Report (APR) and other required documentation to the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of the University.
Coordinates data collection and reporting for both the Upward Bound (UB) and Talent Search (TS) programs to support strategic budgeting performance evaluation and overall departmental assessment.
Supervises and mentors the Director of Educational Outreach and the Director of Upward Bound Programs in areas including program administration fiscal oversight and personnel management.
Recruits and hires all TRIO program directors. Conducts monthly program reviews to ensure alignment with federal regulations adherence to program objectives service delivery standards participant eligibility and budget compliance. Oversees peer tutoring initiatives and leads tutor training programs.
Provides administrative oversight of all TRIO and First Scholars program initiatives at the University. Leads development and management of program goals budgets resources assessments and policy compliance. Provides direct oversight of the Student Support Services (SSS) program ensuring federal compliance service delivery goal attainment and participant eligibility. Manages internal and external program evaluations. Supervises mentors and trains TRIO personnel across all programs and provides academic advising and mentoring to a caseload of 40 students.
Serves as the Institutional Lead for First Generation Initiatives (FGI) including coordination with the national First Gen Center and NASPA. Chairs the First-Gen Steering Committee oversees commencement stole and patch programs maintains the FGI webpage and manages the First-Gen Champion network of faculty and staff.
Acts as the Institutional Primary Contact for the First Scholars network a national initiative supporting first-generation college students. Led the universitys application and onboarding process maintains communication with the national office and co-leads the First Scholars Steering Committee and working groups. Plays a key role in expanding and institutionalizing first-generation student support initiatives across the university.
Required Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five (5) years of related experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Training Skills: Knowledge of training programs for staff and leadership personnel ensuring they are equipped to provide quality services.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and manage TRIO programs effectively ensuring that services are delivered as intended.
Training Skills: Knowledge of training programs for staff and leadership personnel ensuring they are equipped to provide quality services.
Program Management Skills: Skills in managing the implementation of programs ensuring compliance with regulations and achieving program goals.
Communication Skills: Communicating effectively with students staff and stakeholders to ensure program success.
Counseling Skills: Knowledge of counseling techniques to support students academic and personal development.2 These skills are crucial for ensuring that Federal TRIO programs effectively support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and help them progress through the educational pipeline.
At minimum Five (5) five years of budget management experience
Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience:
Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten (10) years in a leadership role
At minimum Five (5) five years of experience working with First-Gen and TRIO programs
At minimum Five (5) years of grant writing experience
At minimum Five (5) five years of budget management experience
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:
The target base annual salary range is commensurate and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
