Associate Director, Student Educational Opportunity
Job Location:
Laramie, WY - USA
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Job Summary
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At the University of Wyoming we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Benefits include:
- Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
- Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.
At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWs Benefits Summary.
JOB TITLE:
SEO Associate Director
JOB PURPOSE:
Plan coordinate and oversee the operational financial and personnel functions of several federally grant-funded educational access programs housed in the office of Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) that provide services to underrepresented students at UW and in secondary schools across Wyoming. Supervise Project Directors (PDs) in a manner that ensures efficient and effective delivery of participant services to meet or exceed program objectives while remaining compliant and audit-ready. Act as PD for SEO grant programs during PD and supervise grant-writing processes and other funding proposals related to SEO or associated SEO PDs and project staff in developing revising and managing operational policies and procedures related to SEO programs meeting federal budgeting personnel and objective reporting requirements.
- Oversee and supervise Project Directors (PDs) administration of SEO programs including planning monitoring and revising budgets; staff hiring training supervision and evaluation; and efficient and effective provision of services to program participants to meet or exceed federally mandated project objectives.
- Maintain updated and accurate knowledge and understanding of federal legislation and regulations and institutional policies and procedures to ensure SEO programs remain audit-ready and compliant.
- Lead SEO programs annual collection and reporting of complete and accurate participant services and program objective attainment data.
- Direct SEO grant-funded programs during PD vacancies including personnel supervision budgeting provision of participant services and federal reporting.
- Initiate monitor and revise SEO-wide policies and procedures related to changes in UW or federal requirements and/or new SEO initiatives or requirements pertaining to personnel and budget management service provision and file organization and data entry.
- Hire train supervise and evaluate up to five Project Directors.
- Coordinate supervise and lead SEO programs grant-writing processesto ensure submission of high-quality grant proposals that fulfill all application requirements and have a high likelihood of receiving continued funding.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with institutional state regional and national stakeholders to promote understanding and facilitate expansion of programs and services to meet the needs of low-income and first-generation students across Wyoming.
- Provide information and data in multiple formats for multiple audiences in a timely manner.
- Maintain a professional approach to problem solving and act as a role model for staff management of unexpected or challenging circumstances.
- Act as Appointing Authority in Directors absence.
- Represent SEO on university statewide regional or national committees or advisory boards that address issues related to educational access and student success.
- Participate in administrative and student-centered activities conducted by SEO and UW programs.
- Engage in recurring in- and out-of-state professional development and supervisory travel by car and plane including overnight stays.
- Periodic evening and weekend hours and professional commitments required.
- Strategic Planning
- Integrity
- Quality Orientation
- Innovation
- Individual Leadership
- Meeting Facilitation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters degree in education administration social sciences or a field related to SEO programs and services
Experience: 3 years work-related experience
Required licensure certification registration or other requirements:
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to manage and administer large-scale educational grant projects over a wide geographic area.
- Knowledge and understanding of federal legislation and regulations governing SEOs grant-funded programs.
- Familiarity and/or experience with writing competitive grant proposals.
- Understanding of the academic financial and personal/social needs of low-income and first-generation students underrepresented in college enrollment and completion.
- Familiarity and/or experience with UWs WyoCloud HCM and OSP/REDD financial personnel and grants management systems.
- Ability to identify and manage sources of cost-share and matching funds for grant-funded programs.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive cooperative relationships with SEO stakeholders at UW as well as across and outside of Wyoming including periodic in- and out-of-state travel.
- Ability to use proprietary databases to collect and analyze data assess the success of SEO programs in achieving their goals facilitate strategic planning and clearly and effectively communicate program needs and outcomes with stakeholders at the local state and national levels.
- Experience managing grant-funded programs subject to federal compliance and reporting.
- An individual who is familiar with the barriers to educational access and success faced by thestudentsserved bySEOprograms and who demonstrates an understanding of the challenges and needs of thesestudent populations.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: 1) cover letter 2) resume specifically addressing the qualifications of this position 3) contactinformation for four work-related references and 4) a one page or less statement that addresses the following questions:
- What are the barriers to successful preparation entry and completion of postsecondary education among Wyomings low-income and first generation secondary and postsecondary students
- As SEO Associate Director what initiatives and activities would you have SEO programs provide to students and families to ensure program participants are prepared to enroll in and successfully complete undergraduate and graduate degrees
Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is eligible for remote work up to two days per week and/or a flexible work schedule after 6 months in the position.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Experience:
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