Director of Student Support Services for Leitchfield & Springfield

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Director of Student Support Services (SSS) to provide academic and other support services to low-income first-generation or disabled college students to increase student retention and graduation rates. The directors time will be split between the ECTC Leitchfield campus and ECTC Springfield campus. The director is responsible for all facets of designing implementing administering supervising and evaluating the SSS project.
This is a grant-funded position through 2030 with annual evaluations.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Facilitates the development and implementation of all aspects of the grant.
Administers and manages the budget in accordance with college policy and in compliance with requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education.
Hires supervises trains and evaluates all program personnel.
Assist SSS participants with postsecondary course selection.
Evaluates SSS program and services to ensure SSS grant goals and objectives are met.
Oversee the development and implementation of the Risk Assessment for the program.
Collaborates with campus personnel community partners and agencies to advocate for low-income first-generation and disabled SSS participants.
Assists with the selection of program participants and completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR).
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position Requirements:
Education: Masters degree in counseling social work higher education or related field and five years related experience or equivalent. Successful applicants should demonstrate:

Travel & Valid Drivers License
Experience working with federal regulations including EDGAR and Cost-Circulars.
Experience in administration teaching or related fields with data management budget and supervisory experience.
Experience assisting first generation low-income or disadvantaged populations and an understanding of cultures heritages and learning styles of individuals served.
Knowledge and experience in financial aid advising career counseling and college admission procedures.
Strong organizational planning and presentation skills required.
Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple constituents including college administrators and community agencies.

Position is open until filled review begins: October 15 2026

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KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.
Job Profile: Manager 2 Student Support

Working Title: Director of Student Support Services

Band: 11 (Min Salary: $55392.00)

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Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.