Program Manager, TRIO ETS College Bound

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) seeks a TRIO ETS Program Manager to oversee programming and provide direct student advisement to eligible participants at partner schools. You will lead program operations, staff training, and outreach to meet federal goals and campus objectives.

The role requires coordinating activities across multiple sites, including evenings and weekends, with a focus on achievement for first-generation, low-income, and disabled students within Utah’s TRIO network.

Qualifications

• Case management to advise first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.
• Advising theory, learning strategies, and career exploration.
• Higher education processes including enrollment, financial aid, and policy familiarity.
• Experience with federal TRIO program or grant reporting preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily TRIO ETS program operations in alignment with federal grant regulations and institutional policies.
• Supervise part-time staff and coordinate training.
• Lead outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Ensure program compliance and performance indicators are met or exceeded.
• Collect and report program data for federal performance reports and evaluations.
• Represent TRIO ETS on SLCC committees and partnerships.
• Promote the program through presentations and collaborations with schools and districts.

Skills

Student services experience

Advising

Program management

Budget management

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Adobe Suite

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The TRIO Educational Talent Seach (ETS) Program Manager serves in a dual role, providing both programming oversight and direct student support services. This position includes comprehensive responsibilities as an Advisor, (to provide advisement regarding career, Post-secondary education (PSE), and financial aid needs to eligible program participants who attend the target junior high and high schools; develop and conduct workshops and program activities; plan and implement campus visits and field trips; contribute to the development and implementation of program goals and objectives; advisor will serve students at some combination of the following target schools: Valley JHS, West Lake JHS, Granger HS; Hunter JHS, Kennedy JHS, and Hunter HS; Jefferson JHS, Kearns JHS, and Kearns HS; Northwest Middle, and West HS (subject to change); some evening and weekend activities may be required; travel to multiple sites and work with minimal supervision), while also fulfilling the leadership and administrative duties of a Program Manager. The Program Manager ensures TRIO ETS meets all federal goals and compliance requirements, manages program operations and staff, provides training and support to full-time and part-time TRIO ETS staff, and contributes to the overall success of the program and its participants. This is a grant funded position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Advising & Student Support Responsibilities

• Case management model to advise and assist prospective first-generation college students, low-income, and students with disabilities in identifying academic and career goals.
• Academic and career advising theory and practice.
• Student development theory and practice, learning strategies, and advising techniques.
• Higher education environment and Student Affairs functions including enrollment procedures, financial aid procedures, academic program requirements, college resources, college policies and procedures.
• Financial Aid scholarship and scholarship application process and resources.
• Utah public education core curriculum and high school graduation requirement requirements. Interpretation of assessment instruments (career, academic, and personal interest).
• Higher education programs and opportunities, especially those within Utah.
• Career exploration, values clarification, and goal setting. Impact of culture on learning, learning styles, and strategies.
• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of the needs of the TRIO ETS target population.
• Computer operation and data systems knowledge and skills (including MS Office, Power BI, and Adobe Suite).
• Program development and implementation, event planning and management scheduling.
• Outreach, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Documentation of eligibility and services. Work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Work independently and as a team member and manage multiple projects.
• Tutor training, peer training, and peer leadership training and workshop presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the TRIO TS program in alignment with federal TRIO grant regulations and institutional policies.
• Supervise part-time staff. Coordinate training and professional development, in conjunction with TRIO ETS assistant director, for TRIO ETS staff.
• Lead the development and implementation of outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Oversee program compliance, ensuring that all federal objectives and performance indicators are met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with department leadership to manage the program budget and expenditures, ensuring fiscal compliance with grant regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data for federal performance reports, internal assessments, and evaluations.
• Representing TRIO ETS on SLCC, target school, and school district committees and other partnerships
• Promote the program through presentations, marketing materials, and collaborative efforts with target schools, target school districts, and community organizations.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of program services and student outcomes through evaluation and strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Three (3) to Six (6) years of direct, full-time, professional work experience in student services, academic advising, or related roles.
• Experience in supervising and training staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in or managing a federally funded TRIO program.
• Experience with federal compliance reporting and grant administration.
• Experience in pre-college programming

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.