Director, Educational Opportunity Center (TRIO) – Access & Impact

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth City State University invites applications for the Director of the Educational Opportunity Center (OC) TRIO. The Director provides leadership for EOC services funded by the U.S.

Department of Education and reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The role requires a Master’s degree and grant management experience, with a commitment to increasing access for low-income, first‑generation students in Northeastern North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and two years of administrator experience with federal grant programs.
• Experience designing, managing and implementing similar college access programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with low-income, first-generation students from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with a collegiate environment and public sector grant funding.
• Proven fiscal management skills and budgetary experience.
• Public relations skills and advocacy for disadvantaged students; ability to engage external communities.
• Preference given to individuals who have overcome similar obstacles as the target population.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) services funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Provide leadership and vision for program goals, operations, and outcomes; report to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Skills

Fiscal management

Budgeting

Admissions & financial aid

Public relations

Advocacy for disadvantaged students

Community relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in Education/Related field

Job description

Elizabeth City State University invites applications for the Director of the Educational Opportunity Center (OC) TRIO. The Director provides leadership for EOC services funded by the U.S.

Department of Education and reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The role requires a Master’s degree and grant management experience, with a commitment to increasing access for low-income, first‑generation students in Northeastern North Carolina.