Associate Director, Aspire

About the role

The Associate Director manages the daily activities and resources for two TRIO Student Support Services grants serving 280 students annually (Classic-160, STEM-120). The role includes overseeing 5 full-time staff, coordinating peer tutoring and mentoring, and managing the Links Summer Bridge Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to and oversee day-to-day operations of the programs and the department.
• Manage service delivery model to provide optimum services responsive to shifting student needs.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling, and facilitation of services, activities, and workshops.
• Represent TRIO on campus and in the community.
• Assume departmental leadership responsibility in addressing student needs proactively.
• Collaborate with partners across campus to increase TRIO awareness and leverage crucial services.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience serving disadvantaged students.
• Three years of experience in academic support in higher education settings.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
• Proven interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft 365 and familiarity with database systems, Canvas, student information systems, and Colleague.
• Available extended hours in the summer and some nights and weekends.
• Previous experience as a participant or staff member for a TRIO program preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience with educational programs.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to the needs of disadvantaged students.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Desirable qualifications include the ability to speak a second language or bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and database systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with TRIO programs and student support services.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$52,520.00 - $93,640.00

Schedule

Not specified.