Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Student Support Services Project Director - Limited Term
Lawrenceville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$64K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expGeorgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to its students. The Student Support Services Project Director will establish and manage the TRIO-Student Support Services program, providing leadership and oversight to help eligible students achieve their academic and personal goals.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, identify, enroll, and support SSS students; coordinate programming for 140 participants; hold regular meetings and office hours; monitor student academic progress, course outcomes, and degree completion toward graduation
Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and vision for SSS implementation; ensure goals, objectives, and outcomes are met while maintaining compliance with all federal regulations and legislation
Develop and implement SSS programs, faculty-student engagement, workplace readiness and etiquette activities; offer financial aid workshops, financial literacy workshops and supplemental tutoring
Collect, analyze, and report on program data, including completing and submitting federal progress reports, annual performance reports, institutional reports, and review of surveys and evaluations
Oversee the SSS budget and financial transactions; develop and maintain accurate financial records of federal funds and annual budgets in compliance with OMB Regulations, EDGAR, the Federal Register, and U.S. Department of Education requirements
Hire, select, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time staff; facilitate regular staff meetings; manage time and effort reporting; and implement professional development for project staff
Provide promotional materials, program management, assessment, evaluation, and verification of participants¿ eligibility; Generate awareness of SSS services among the Georgia Gwinnett College community, senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students
Serve as the primary point of contact for the U.S. Department of Education TRIO SSS program; participate in required professional development workshops, trainings, and national conferences
Attend strategic local, state, and national organization meetings and serve on institutional committees to advance the success of SSS participants
Qualification
Required
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university
Five years of successful experience in Federal TRIO, GEAR UP, CAMP, HEP or other grant-funded student success program
Three to five years of prior supervisory experience
Experience with BANNER
Experience with Blumen
Experience with the financial aid process
Experience in project management, grant writing, program assessment, educational research, federal regulations compliance, and experience working with a various populations
Ability to implement, administer, and manage educational opportunity programs
Ability to develop budgets and monitor expenditures
Ability to collect, analyze and monitor data and conduct internal project evaluations
Ability to implement strategies to successfully engage and motivate SSS students, faculty, staff and administration
Ability to work under minimal direction/supervision to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize duties with appropriate follow-through and fluctuating workloads
Knowledge of educational advising strategies, assessment of student learning styles and learning needs, non-cognitive behavior skills needed for student success, and postsecondary education barriers
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations
Working knowledge of higher education processes, practices of administrative organization, and management
Experience working as part of a team with leadership and effective working relationships
Strong computer/technology, social media, and Microsoft Office software skills, including Degreeworks, D2L, and BANNER
Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Health and wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance initiatives
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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Funding
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