Director, Student Support Services

Job Description:

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Student Support Services manages the Student Support Services TRiO program at Cameron University. The director is responsible for the administration and oversight of program and personnel that ensure the efficient equitable and student-centered delivery of program services. This position supervises full-time and part-time professional and classified staff. The Director of Student Support Services reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of the Director include but are not limited to:

Compliance

Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as connected to postsecondary education the federal Department of Education and the TRiO program.

Develop and manage budgets in alignment with federal program guidelines and university policy

Collect and analyze program evaluation data and submit annual performance report

Assess program activities and participate in the university assessment process

Assist with the submission of federal state and institutional reports as required

Write program grant proposals

Management

Perform all appropriate administrative duties including but not limited to budget maintenance; personnel hiring development and evaluation; and departmental assessment

Oversee and assist in the coordination of student recruitment

Guide staff in developing activities that best serve students as they overcome barriers to postsecondary education success

Work with advisors to monitor the progress of students

Oversee and assist the two tutorial lab directors

Service

Ensure that program participants are served efficiently with courtesy and respect in compliance with federal regulations

Participate in staff development programming and campus functions and serve on University committees

Assist program participants to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as necessary

Correspond with program participants offering advice resources or referral to other campus resources

Perform other duties as assigned

Collegiality

Professionally and efficiently execute Cameron Universitys commitment to student success

Work collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders

Assist students and supporters with accessing resources to make college attendance affordable

Provide presentations relating to program opportunities

Advise the Director of Sponsored Programs on matters related to program performance

Staff Supervised

Assistant Director (1)

Academic Advisor (2)

Administrative Assistant (1)

Writing Lab Director (1)

Math Lab Director (1)

Student Workers/Tutors (multiple)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree required in higher education psychology or related fields

Three (3) to five (5) years experience in higher education

Five (5) years administrative experience

Budgeting experience

Previous work experience in TRIO or related programs

Background in successfully overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the projects target population

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience with federal grant writing and/or implementation

Experience working with diverse and varied student populations including low socioeconomic status (SES) first generation and other populations impacted by barriers to participation in higher education.

Two years of experience in higher education

Experience working with student information and/or case management software

Three years of administrative and supervisory experience

SALARY RANGE: $45000

INSTITUTION:Cameron University () is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton Oklahoma that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence the university provides a wide range of economic cultural and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Masters-level graduate degrees are offered in business behavioral sciences and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the Universitys Annual Security Report listing crime statistics and university policies is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position resume transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point) names addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. Incomplete applications might not be considered

DEADLINE:Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however only candidates whose applications are received by April 30 are assured of receiving full consideration.

FUNDING: This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is dependent on continuation of grant award for the institution.

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