Metropolitan Community College · 5 hours ago
Assistant Director of ESL Student Support Services Program / TRIO
Metropolitan Community College is seeking an Assistant Director of ESL Student Support Services Program to provide leadership and oversight for all program operations. This role involves supervising staff, managing the program budget, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations to support the retention and graduation of first-generation, limited-income, and English language learner students.
AdviceEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Provides overall coordination and leadership of TRIO SSS-ESL program operations to meet federal performance objectives
Supervises, trains, and evaluates program staff, fostering a collaborative, student-centered environment
Manages budgeting, fiscal reporting, and compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations
Develops, implements, and assesses student retention, graduation, and financial literacy initiatives
Prepares and submits the Annual Performance Report (APR) and other compliance documentation
Uses data-driven strategies to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making
Builds and maintains partnerships with college departments and community organizations to support student success
Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Educational Services, Social Work, Human Services, or related field
Two (2) years' work-related experience with single parents/homemakers or Human Services
Supervisory experience required
Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered
Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities
Must pass a background check
Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported systems
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills including active listening
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment
Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism while maintaining patience and understanding in stressful situations
Ability to motivate staff and foster a results-oriented culture focused on student persistence, graduation and transfer processes
Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates who have overcome similar educational or socioeconomic challenges as the target population
Company
Metropolitan Community College
Metropolitan Community College is a school in Omaha.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-01-27Grant· $0.25M
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