TRIO Program Director — Student Success Leader

The California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

CSU tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The California State University Bakersfield is seeking a Director to lead TRIO programs, aligning services with federal grant requirements and campus priorities. You will oversee vision, budgeting, program evaluation, and partnerships to empower first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.

Responsibilities include grant development, compliance, and coordinating with GRaSP and school partners to maximize student success and program impact across the campus.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field and five (5) or more years of experience in advising or related career fields.
• Experience should include grant program experience and at least two (2) years of providing lead direction or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the vision, goals, and operational strategies for TRIO aligned with grant expectations and campus priorities.
• Prepare and submit TRIO program grant proposals every five years with narrative sections and approvals.
• Collaborate with GRaSP to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Lead and oversee program events, outreach, and partnership development.

Skills

Grant administration

Program leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The California State University Bakersfield is seeking a Director to lead TRIO programs, aligning services with federal grant requirements and campus priorities. You will oversee vision, budgeting, program evaluation, and partnerships to empower first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.

Responsibilities include grant development, compliance, and coordinating with GRaSP and school partners to maximize student success and program impact across the campus.