Assistant Director Trio Educational Talent Search

Responsibilities:

Hires, trains and supervises staff

Assist with the development and implementation of academic and other support services

Coordinate and submit needed reports

Develops and implements strategies to improve the project’s operations and compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Develops and implements tutoring, FAFSA, college admissions, college visits and other activities for students

Responsible for compliance in record keeping, purchasing, cost, and internal and external reporting

Complies and maintain reports requested by organization and funding source

Communicate project objectives throughout the organization, target schools and communities

Create/maintain network throughout the target area which serve similar student population

Maintain contact with target school administrators, staff, students and parents

Oversee record keeping and ensure project compliance

Create/maintain network throughout the target area which serve similar student population

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education, counseling, social service or relevant academic discipline

3 years previous experience involving TRIO programs or other programs providing assistance to students from under-served populations

Experiencing managing grants

Ability to develop and implement academic and other support services programs to assist students from under-served populations

Knowledge of the college admissions, application, and FAFSA process

Knowledge of academic, economic, social and cultural needs of disadvantaged students

Ability to utilize technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and prepare narrative reports

Demonstrate excellent oral and written skills to interact with broad range of individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds

Excellent organizational and budget management skills

Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to create a cohesive and effective work environment

Must be flexible and a team player

Available to work on occasional Saturdays (typically once per month)

Ability to pass CPS background check

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person