Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Nebraska

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Scholarship program

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for the Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services in Lincoln, Nebraska. This full-time position leads high-impact programs supporting first-generation and underserved students to persist, graduate, and advance through college.

The role oversees program development, budgeting, staff supervision, and partnership building with campus and community stakeholders to meet DoE TRIO objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership, public administration, psychology/counseling, or related field.
A minimum of three years of experience working in higher education and/or in the administration of programs serving low-income or 1st generation populations.
Two years of experience supervising staff.
Ability to develop programming to aid in student college success.
Ability to support ongoing professional development for staff.
Ability to provide leadership for program planning, to coordinate work efforts, to control performance standards, and to build and sustain University support relationships.
Maintain accurate student records and produce reports on student progress as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attendance at conferences and workshops sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and other TRIO-affiliated associations.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Administer and implement innovative and high-impact programs and services for SSS participants to aid in retention and graduation.
Collaborate with University and community partnerships that will achieve the grants objectives and outcomes.
Promote the services available to SSS programs and recruit eligible students to participate in the program.
Recruit, hire, train, and lead a staff of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers to fulfill the mission of Student Support Services.
Assist in yearly administration of Student Support Services grant budget.
Assess and monitor program data and outcomes. Assist in daily documentation for yearly Annual Performance Reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Data reporting

Budget management

Program development

Record keeping

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department TRIO Programs-0962

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260570

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/23/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/10/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services ( SSS ) makes a positive impact in the University’s students by providing leadership for programs that support the persistence, retention, and graduation of first-generation, low-income, and disabled University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.

The Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services will:

Administer and implement innovative and high-impact programs and services for SSS participants to aid in retention and graduation
Collaborate with University and community partnerships that will achieve the grants objectives and outcomes
Promote the services available to SSS programs and recruit eligible students to participate in the program
Recruit, hire, train, and lead a staff of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers to fulfill the mission of Student Support Services
Assist in yearly administration of Student Support Services grant budget
Assess and monitor program data and outcomes. Assist in daily documentation for yearly Annual Performance Reporting

About Us:

TRIO Programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are federally-funded outreach programs that offer academic, social, cultural and financial support for first-generation and underserved scholars. We engage with students in middle school through college to help them achieve educational goals by completing a college degree and exploring advanced education.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
Generous retirement plans with university match

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership, public administration, psychology/counseling, or related field
A minimum of three years of experience working in higher education and/or in the administration of programs service low-income or 1st generation populations
Two years of experience supervising staff
Ability to develop programming to aid in student college success
Ability to support ongoing professional development for staff
Ability to provide leadership for program planning, to coordinate work efforts, to control performance standards, and to build and sustain University support relationships
Maintain accurate student records and produce reports on student progress as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attendance at conferences and workshops sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and other TRIO -affiliated associations.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience working with a TRIO program, SSS preferred
Experience with data management for TRIO programs and/or reporting to the Department of Education
Experience developing, implementing, and managing a budget
Experience managing and meeting grant objectives and expectations.

Driving and Background Requirements

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Some evenings and weekends

Work Location (City, State)