Director Of Trio Programs (Tuc - Trio)

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Under the supervision of the Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment, the Director of TRIO Programs is responsible for managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the Upward Bound and Talent Search projects. The Director is responsible for providing presentations, academic counseling, and other academic services to assist participants in qualifying for and graduating from 4-year colleges. The Director also ensures the provision of services to the families of the participants. Incumbent provides supervision to full-time professional staff, tutors, and teachers. Responsibilities include conceptualization, development, and implementation of program services as described in the grant objectives. Responsibilities also include the management of fiscal affairs in accordance with federal, university, and departmental regulations, as well as the pursuit of supplemental financial resources to benefit program participants. The Director serves as the primary contact for CSUN Upward Bound and Talent Search projects with the United States Department of Education. The Director serves as the liaison between the university and service schools on matters related to the grant. The Director works collaboratively with Student Outreach and Recruitment Services, EOP, Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Career Center, Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES), and other departments and agencies both on and off campus. The Director also serves as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and Enrollment Services Leadership Team.

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

• Is able to speak Spanish at a business level

• Is respectful to the hard of hearing, deaf, special needs populations, the elderly, and parents or family members of children with special needs.

• Is tolerant of multiple requests for information, is patient when assisting others.

• Is able to use email, phones, Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Can learn medical record keeping, and the various web-based formats used at the LSHC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning and Administration:

• Plan, direct, implement, monitor, and evaluate all Upward Bound and Talent Search services for student participants in accordance with federal guidelines and stated project objectives as outlined in the grant proposals.

• Responsible for effectively administering the daily operations of Upward Bound and Talent Search programs. Ensure compliance with established policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines associated with assigned activities.

• Identify, recruit, screen, enroll, and retain eligible participants at all service schools according to grant guidelines.

• Prepare project funding proposals, budget, and other reports required by the Department of Education, the university and the department.

• Prepare and submit the Annual Performance Report (APR) to the US Department of Education

• Analyze project data to coordinate the evaluation of project services.

• Prepare funding proposals for both federal and non-federal grants.

• Plan, implement, and monitor the Upward Bound and Talent Search academic year and summer components, which include, but are not limited to: Saturday Academies, a 6-week summer program, educational instruction, college tours, and recreational and cultural activities.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the tutoring component of the projects

• Maintain communication with school-site personnel, families and students.

• Maintain communication with the U.S. Department of Education and manage the grant programs in accordance with government regulations.

• Knowledge of local community and social agencies for student referrals

• Responsible for maintaining accurate participant and financial records.

• Responsible for executing and maintaining school service agreements/MOUs and Service Delivery Applications (SDA).

Budget Management:

• Maintain and monitor annual budgets in compliance with federal, university, and departmental regulations.

• Develop and prepare preliminary budget reports for all Upward Bound and Talent Search programs required by the Department of Education, the university, and the department.

• Analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with federal, university, and departmental regulations and policies.

• Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.

Personnel Management:

• Responsible for the overall recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, disciplinary action, and performance evaluation of full-time professional staff, part-time student staff, credentialed teachers, and interns.

• Supervise and manage all staff and ensure they adhere to TRIO, department, and university policies, practices, protocols, and procedures, as well as applicable federal guidelines and regulations, in the course of daily work activities and practices.

• Review and approve time sheets for all employees.

• Assure the awareness and adherence of all staff to school-site, university, and federal guidelines especially as they work with students.

• Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings and training.

General:

• Advise the Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment on the progress of grant objectives, budget, staff, and other matters concerning the projects.

• Reside on campus, if needed, to provide program, staff, and student supervision during the residential component of the summer program

• Attend professional development conferences such as the UC and CSU Counselor Conferences, WESTOP Conferences, Professional Development Seminars (PDS), Federal Department of Education regulations training, and other training pertinent to professional development and program compliance.

Other Duties as Assigned by the Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment:

• Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Competencies

• Ability to provide managerial direction, including planning, goal setting, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and accountability.

• Experience with U.S. Department of Education Programs desired.

• Excellent planning and coordinating skills in implementing education programs to motivate economically disadvantaged high school students.

• Communication skills appropriate to advising and collaborating with students, families, faculty, administration, and the community.

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations associated with TRIO programs.

• Experience in supervising professional and student staff.

• Knowledge of higher education institutions' admissions requirements and application processes, as well as financial aid and financial literacy.

• Experience working with middle and high school personnel.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required (Master's degree preferred) in student personnel, counseling, administration, or related discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years of administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting, in managing educational opportunity programs designed for diverse backgrounds, specifically low-income and first-generation; experience in TRIO preferred.

• Experience in managing budgets (i.e., in excess of $1 million annually) and expertise in using Microsoft Office applications and related programs and database management preferred.

• Experience and demonstrated capability to supervise and manage project personnel.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of low-income, first-generation, disadvantaged, and minority participants; background similar to target population preferred.

• Experience with traditionally underserved schools, participants, and communities.

• Bilingual Spanish capabilities desired.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:

This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

Anticipated hiring range: $80,000 - $95,000 Annually

Full pay range: $80,000 - $95,000 Annually

Time Base: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision

General Information

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT (BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN).

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

Application Screening begins Wednesday, March 27th and will continue until the position is filled.

In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above.

Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.

Advertised: Mar 13 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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