Director, TRIO Programs & Student Support

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks a Director to supervise TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO Talent Search, ensuring federal guidelines and budgets are followed. The role focuses on college retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes, while overseeing staff and EPMS for all classified employees.

The position also manages records, reporting, and outreach for both programs, and leads workshops and professional development to raise program impact and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
• Master's degree in Education, Administration, Counseling, Social Work or related field plus three years experience working with disadvantaged populations and in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planning and implementation of TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO Talent Search activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional guidelines; monitor budget expenditures for both programs.
• Design procedures to support college retention, persistence and graduation; supervise project personnel and complete EPMS for classified staff.
• Develop and maintain accurate records and budgets for both TRIO programs; coordinate materials, reports and publicity; identify program participants and study impacts.
• Conduct workshops, staff training, and professional development to enhance TRIO staff effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Education, Administration, Counseling, Social Work or related field

Job description

Spartanburg Community College seeks a Director to supervise TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO Talent Search, ensuring federal guidelines and budgets are followed. The role focuses on college retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes, while overseeing staff and EPMS for all classified employees.

The position also manages records, reporting, and outreach for both programs, and leads workshops and professional development to raise program impact and effectiveness.