Talent Search Director - Lead Education Access (Sioux Falls)

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota seeks a full-time 11-month Director to lead the TRIO Talent Search program in Sioux Falls, SD. The Director will guide program operations to help students graduate high school and enroll in postsecondary education, adhering to federal guidelines.

The role includes hiring and supervising staff, building school partnerships, managing direct student services, and coordinating recruitment and reporting activities with grant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, school counseling, or a related field is required.
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the TRIO Talent Search program in Sioux Falls.
• Hire, train, and supervise TRIO Talent Search staff.
• Develop and facilitate cooperative relationships with target school personnel and parent/guardians of prospective and current program participants.
• Oversee direct services provided to TRIO Talent Search participants in classroom settings, small group meetings, and/or individual visits; including activities designed to help students graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education.
• Develop and execute plan to recruit participants, meet program objectives, and report progress as outlined by federal guidelines.
• Maintain a record keeping system including student files to document student assistance and all professional activity.
• Oversee annual budget, communicate with various grant stakeholders, and write and submit proposals as needed

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Independent working

Knowledge of secondary/postsecondary教育

Relate to middle/high school & postsec

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/social services/school counseling/related field

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The University of South Dakota seeks a full-time 11-month Director to lead the TRIO Talent Search program in Sioux Falls, SD. The Director will guide program operations to help students graduate high school and enroll in postsecondary education, adhering to federal guidelines.

The role includes hiring and supervising staff, building school partnerships, managing direct student services, and coordinating recruitment and reporting activities with grant stakeholders.