TRIO SSS Program Director: Lead Student Success & Equity

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers & discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams is seeking a Program Director for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. You will lead the grant, oversee staff, ensure compliance with USDOE rules, and coordinate services for first-generation, low-income, or disabled students.

The role involves strategic planning, budget oversight, reporting, and collaboration with campus partners to close equity gaps and enhance student success. Grant-funded through 2030 with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Behavioral/Social Science, Higher Education Administration or Student Affairs Administration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in program administration and supervision at the post-secondary level.
• Experience building and delivering holistic services for underserved student populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, assessment, reporting, and implementation of the TRIO SSS grant.
• Manage program budget and authorize expenditures of federal funds.
• Prepare APRs with support from Institutional Research and Grants staff.
• Develop and implement recruitment and persistence plans for TRIO students.
• Supervise and evaluate TRIO staff and student employees.
• Coordinate advising caseloads and academic coaching for 160+ participants.
• Collaborate with campus partners and committees to advance TRIO goals.
• Disseminate TRIO SSS information across campus and with US Department of Education.

Skills

Strategic organizational skills

Assessment skills

Management skills

Collaborations

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Student advising experience

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

EAB Navigate360

Canvas

BANNER

DegreeWorks

Job description

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams is seeking a Program Director for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. You will lead the grant, oversee staff, ensure compliance with USDOE rules, and coordinate services for first-generation, low-income, or disabled students.

The role involves strategic planning, budget oversight, reporting, and collaboration with campus partners to close equity gaps and enhance student success. Grant-funded through 2030 with benefits included.