Director of TRIO

Position Summary
Ivy Tech Community College - Richmond is seeking a full-time Project Director for TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) to lead the daily coordination of the TRIO SSS grant project. The Director will guide project staff in developing the services activities and resources outlined in the grant proposal and will be accountable for fiscal management of grant funds supervision of project personnel and reporting of project outcomes. The Director manages the TRIO SSS grant in accordance with all applicable federal state and institutional rules and regulations and supports strategies that serve at-risk and disadvantaged student populations.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Oversight and Program Administration

Oversees the overall implementation of the TRIO grant by:

• Administering the program budget and authorizing expenditures of federal funds.
• Developing directing and evaluating the program in accordance with USDOE rules and regulations.
• Ensuring that all items from the approved/awarded proposal are implemented.
• Designing and/or implementing TRIO Program policies and procedures.
• Completing and submitting the Annual Performance Report (APR) in accordance with USDOE instructions with support from the Sponsored Programs Office.
• Ensuring that project goals and objectives are met and documented throughout the performance and award period.
• Ensuring that all documentation is accurate accessible and up to date for audits.
• Ensuring that all State Board of Accounts audit requests are fulfilled promptly typically within three business days of the request.
• Ensuring the project operates in full compliance with federal regulations and policies in coordination with the institutional grants manager.

Participant Recruitment Eligibility and Services

Plans and implements with project staff a recruitment and persistence plan by:

• Assuring equal access to project services for all project participants.
• Supervising the selection and eligibility determination of project participants according to USDOE program guidelines and College policy.
• Coordinating and overseeing the identification and selection of SSS-eligible students.
• Maintaining a student caseload and allocating appropriate caseload assignments to full- and part-time project staff.
• Collecting and maintaining program data.
• Communicating program availability to students.
• Conducting selected SSS workshops and seminars and advising participants as appropriate.
• Working with the SSS Academic/Career Advisor to develop Student Education Plans (SEPs).
• Coordinating SSS activities.
• Providing TRIO SSS students with exemplary customer service including guidance needed to transition successfully to their intended transfer institution or future employment.

Institutional Engagement and Program Visibility

• Participates in college-wide initiatives; plans and facilitates program-sponsored events in collaboration with project staff; coordinates public relations initiatives for the project; and fosters an institutional climate that supports the projects mission goals and objectives.
• Communicates TRIO SSS objectives to all staff and coordinates activities to maximize effectiveness and resource utilization.
• Shares TRIO/SSS strategies and program successes with other areas of the institution.
• Fosters relationships with area SSS programs and directors.
• Maintains current knowledge of all programs of study and occupational outlooks to accurately describe program benefits to prospects and stakeholders.
• Interacts professionally with Ivy Tech students faculty staff and administrators and demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to the unique needs of the targeted student populations.

Evaluation Data and Continuous Improvement

• Manages the program evaluation plan and monitors the various assessments used for recordkeeping.
• Coordinates project evaluation and data analysis as required by the grant and by internal performance monitoring standards.
• Uses performance data to identify areas for improvement and takes action to strengthen quality.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of all key processes to support consistent effective implementation of the TRIO program.

Staff Leadership

• Selects trains and supervises all SSS staff and student workers.
• Understands supports and actively demonstrates the Colleges beliefs values mission and vision and agrees to be evaluated on that basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Colleges policies labor agreement and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge skills and abilities required.

Required

• Masters degree in educational leadership education administrative guidance and counseling developmental education counseling social work human services or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of direct experience in collegiate student services or in the delivery of social services to disadvantaged populations.
• Supervisory experience.

Preferred

• Minimum of two years of personnel supervision and budget management.
• Evidence of strong personnel management skills and fiscal/administrative experience.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• General knowledge of federal government regulations.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees spouses and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave holidays and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships transportation and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health your family and your futurebecause when our employees thrive our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.