Highland Community College · 1 month ago
Student Support Services Project Director
Highland - Highland, KS 66035
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expHighland Community College is seeking a Student Support Services Project Director to manage the budget and operations of the Student Support Services Program funded through the Federal TRIO Grant program. The role involves overseeing services that assist under-prepared and disadvantaged students in completing their post-secondary education, including tutoring, advising, and career planning.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate the update and submission of the Title IV grant for renewal at the appropriate intervals
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Recruitment and Retention concerning project development, management, and evaluation
Coordinate the participant selection process with the Assistant Director of Student Success and Career Services and Assistant Director of Student Success and Tutoring Services
Serve as advisor to SSS participants and monitor advising for all SSS participants to ensure individual needs are met
Confer with Assistant Directors of Student Success regularly regarding IEP and ADA requirements to see that participant needs are met
Supervise and/or design procedures for the SSS database information system
Monitor academic specialists, Assistant Directors to ensure that individually tailored learning units are designed to meet the specific needs of participants
Establish and foster harmonious and effective relationships among SSS staff, SSS participants, and other College staff, faculty, tutors, and key administrators as required by the US Department of Education
Organize SSS orientation experiences and staff development programs for College faculty and SSS staff respectively to establish understanding of the SSS process and services
Develop and disseminate accurate and timely information regarding SSS to participants, faculty, staff, administration, and the US Department of Education
Monitor participant progress and evaluate participant development course outcomes, general education outcomes, and degree outcomes to ensure progress towards graduation or transfer to a four-year institution
Maintain up-to-date roster of qualified student tutors and hire as required to address SSS participant needs
Administer the SSS budget following guidelines established in the Federal Register, EDGAR, and OMB Circular as required by the US Department of Education
Complete annual performance reports on time as required by the US Department of Education
Develop SSS seminars, activities, cultural exposure field trips, financial aid workshops, financial literacy workshops, annual Etiquette Dinner, and supplemental tutoring in a manner which facilitates maximum effectiveness and use of SSS personnel and other resources
Monitor that all goals and objectives of the grant are being met. Review surveys and evaluations; adjust as necessary to achieve maximum service to participants and ensure goals are met
Serve on assigned HCC standing committees and participate on search committees
Serve as liaison with the US Department of Education concerning full range of SSS affairs and services
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Education, Guidance Counseling, or related field
At least two years' postsecondary experience related to student success services or instruction required
At least two years' experience in managing/implementing an SSS or similar project required
At least two years' budget and personnel management and evaluation experience required
Knowledge of academic, economic, and cultural needs of rural, low income, first generation, at-risk students
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, groups of students, employees, and the general public
Must have the ability to convey knowledge to the students in an effective manner
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Must demonstrate commitment to educational training for disadvantaged students and rapport in working with fellow instructors, administrators, counselors, and community
Preferred
Background similar to participants preferred
Previous grant writing experience highly desirable
Company
Highland Community College
The first college in Kansas began as Highland University in 1858.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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