University of Wyoming · 1 week ago
TRIO Student Success Services Project Director, Student Educational Opportunity
16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $64K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Wyoming is seeking a TRIO Student Success Services Project Director to manage the Student Success Services Program, which supports first-generation students and those from limited-income families. The role involves overseeing program operations, budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations to facilitate academic success and timely graduation for participants.
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Responsibilities
Implement and manage appropriate and successful participant recruitment drives and provision of services in order to achieve federally mandated program objectives
Train and supervise staff in implementing holistic advising services in individual and group settings as a means to facilitate participant academic success
Develop, monitor, and adjust a complex annual budget while adhering to federal regulations regarding allowable and unallowable expenditures and services, including conducting regular budget projections and preparing and submitting program budgets for federal review
Design and monitor project operating policies and procedures including accurate record keeping and database management that comply with federal regulations in order to undertake formative program evaluations and fulfill annual reporting obligations
Ensure that federal stipend and institutional scholarship funds are awarded annually in compliance with federal legislation
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate four professional advising staff, including regularly assessing performance, effectively communicating SSS and SEO policy requirements, and performing regulatory checks on staff file management and data entry
Collaborate with the SEO Tutor Coordinator to manage and coordinate the delivery of tutoring services to facilitate SSS participants’ academic progress
Establish and maintain relationships with UW faculty, staff, and departments to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of SSS-eligible students
Provide information and data in various formats for multiple audiences upon request
Manage grant-writing processes
Maintain a professional approach to problem solving and act as a role model for staff management of unexpected or challenging circumstances
Participate in SEO administrative and student-centered activities and assist in the development of SEO policy and procedures
Represent SEO at UW events and on university committees
Occasional evening/weekend hours and year-round, periodic travel by car and by air to professional conferences and trainings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4 years work-related experience
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy
Preferred
A Master's degree in education, social sciences or humanities, public administration, counseling, or another field related to SSS objectives and services
Possess an understanding of the academic, financial, and personal/social barriers to educational achievement associated with the target population
Experience managing grant-funded programs subject to federal compliance and ability to collect and analyze data and use proprietary databases to facilitate strategic planning and assess the success of the project in achieving its goals
Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff in a manner that ensures they provide appropriate and effective services
Ability to provide student support services and advising as well as design and deliver workshops on academic success strategies, study skills, financial and economic literacy, and major and career planning
Well-developed time and task management skills to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to assess the effectiveness of program operations in order to develop and implement new policies and procedures, as needed
A high level of proficiency using Microsoft software including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as Google applications
An individual who has experienced barriers to educational access and success similar to those of the population being served
Familiarity with writing competitive grant proposals
Benefits
Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
Company
University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming is an education centre that provides a wide range of academic facilities and development.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.15MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAUS Department of Energy
2023-09-28Grant· $0.2M
2023-03-20Grant· $0.75M
2022-06-01Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Bill Rudd
Project Manager and Cofounder Wyoming Migration Initiative
Catherine Conard
Employment & Staffing Partner
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