Director of TRIO Student Support & Retention

Heritage University; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits - medical, dental, and

Paid Time Off

21 Paid Holidays

Matching 403(k) Contribution after a 1

Tuition Waiver Program- 6 month wait

AFLAC and additional life & ADD

Many other employee engagement plans

Job summary

Heritage University is seeking a Director to lead the federally funded TRIO Student Support Services program, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and DOE deliverables. You will supervise staff, provide orientation and training, and oversee budgetary expenditures in support of at-risk students.

The role requires collaboration with campus partners, adherence to FERPA, and ongoing engagement with external agencies to expand services for low-income, first-generation, and students with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in education, Administration, Counselor Education or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years progressively responsible experience in an equal education opportunity office is required, in higher education preferred.
• 5 years’ experience working with low-income, first-generation and students with disabilities is required, in higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project management for higher education programs serving diverse students preferred
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of program administration, personnel supervision, developing and monitoring budgets, writing program reports and conducting program evaluation required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with faculty, campus officials, staff, and community agencies and schools and students from diverse backgrounds required.
• People coming from backgrounds similar to the target populations are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Represents Heritage University positively with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Handles confidential student information with tact, discretion, and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Provides leadership, supervision, direction, and evaluation of SSS Project staff to full-time staff, student mentors, and a work-study position.
• Directs support services and intervention strategies for TRIO students at risk and/or in crisis.
• Ensures program delivery meets all grant objectives and budgetary expenditures while achieving graduation goals.
• Serve as budget officer for the TRIO SSS program by maintaining budget records and monitoring expenses.
• Manages Annual Performance Review data collection and entry for grant reporting to ensure compliance.
• Works with Advising Center, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Student Life and campus offices to coordinate recruitment and service delivery.
• Creates and maintains partnerships with outside community agencies to gather resources for students.
• Serves as primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Participate in state, regional, and national conferences to stay current on best practices and grant guidelines.
• Uphold the Heritage University Mission Statement.
• Other duties as assigned by the institution.

Skills

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional dress

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jenzabar EX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heritage University is seeking a Director to lead the federally funded TRIO Student Support Services program, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and DOE deliverables. You will supervise staff, provide orientation and training, and oversee budgetary expenditures in support of at-risk students.

The role requires collaboration with campus partners, adherence to FERPA, and ongoing engagement with external agencies to expand services for low-income, first-generation, and students with