Director, TRiO Programs: Lead Student Access & Success

University of Central Florida; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Central Florida seeks a Director of TRIO Programs to provide strategic leadership for federally funded TRiO initiatives, including SSS and Upward Bound, serving first-generation and low-income students. You will guide program innovation, grant stewardship, and long-term planning to improve student outcomes.

Lead a team across initiatives, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, and ensure compliance with Department of Education requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience managing federally funded TRiO programs or similar grant-funded initiatives.
• Strong grant-writing, budget management, and compliance capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with schools, community orgs, and funders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for all UCF TRIO programs.
• Provide leadership to staff and ensure programs meet goals and objectives.
• Oversee planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of TRIO programs.
• Design and manage research components and monitor IRB protocols.

Skills

Leadership experience

Grant management

Strategic vision

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

University of Central Florida seeks a Director of TRIO Programs to provide strategic leadership for federally funded TRiO initiatives, including SSS and Upward Bound, serving first-generation and low-income students. You will guide program innovation, grant stewardship, and long-term planning to improve student outcomes.

Lead a team across initiatives, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, and ensure compliance with Department of Education requirements.