Chico State Enterprises · 7 hours ago
Project Director
Chico, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expChico State Enterprises is a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. They are seeking a Project Director to oversee the administration and implementation of the Student Support Services program, providing academic and personal support to eligible students. The role includes managing daily operations, reporting, personnel management, and liaising with campus departments to enhance student services.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the SSS program
Ensure timely submission of all required reports and the proper administration of project funds
Oversee the development, planning, and implementation of the SSS project
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate project personnel
Make final selections of project participants
Advise participants and monitor academic progress
Oversee the computerized student progress tracking system
Collect and organize data necessary for program effectiveness and continuity
Communicate program goals and objectives to CSU, Chico faculty, staff, and the broader campus community
Coordinate efforts with other TRIO directors and the McNair Scholars Program to streamline student services and optimize outcomes
Serve as a liaison with campus departments to coordinate SSS activities and align services across the campus
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in administration, education, counseling, social work or a related field is required
Candidate must be a California resident
Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment
Preferred
A minimum of three years of experience with progressive responsibility in the coordination of SSS or other TRIO programs and/or similar programs within postsecondary institutions or service-related agencies
At least one year of experience administering educational projects, including fiscal management and the supervision, training, and selection of personnel
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; exercise initiative and resourcefulness in meeting program needs; reason logically; analyze and evaluate data; and deliver effective verbal and written presentations
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the unique educational needs of first-generation, low-income university students
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with SSS students and their families
Ability to drive students and staff to occasional field trips and events
Benefits
Employer paid life insurance ($50,000)
Long-term disability
Options for health, dental, and vision insurance
FSA
Paid holidays including 1 personal holiday
Vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year)
Sick leave (up to 12 days/year)
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%)
Company
Chico State Enterprises
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation was renamed Chico State Enterprises (CSE) in June of 2019.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase