Delta Educational Opportunity Center (DEOC)

Program Director Position Type:

Staff Department:

Grants and Contracts Posting Number:

201201754

Full or Part Time:

Full Time Tenure/Non-Tenure:

Salary Basis:

12 month

Responsibilities:

The Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the EOC. The Program Director will report to the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs and Special Projects in the Office of Institutional Grants. The Program Director will have the authority and responsibility to monitor all EOC activities and ensure that university and federal regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures are followed. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the target area and its educational and economic challenges and assets. This position will be responsible for the tasks outlined in the Plan of Operation (available upon request).

Qualifications:

Required Qualification:

Master's degree in Education, Education Leadership, Counseling Education, CommunityDevelopment or Social Work or related field; Three to five years of experience in an educational setting working with disadvantaged populations, preferably those that are low-income, first-generation students, students with a disability, or non-traditional students, along with a strong commitment and understanding of diverse populations; Experience with effectively supervising staff; Knowledge and familiarity of higher education, financial aid, GED and ACT testing, and admissions; Knowledge and understanding of the psychological, behavioral, and educational issues affecting the learning potential of low-income, first-generation participants; Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Strong computer technology skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in implementing and administering a federally-funded program; Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities; Successful grant writing record; Experience with budget management; Knowledge of Delta State University's finance and procurement processes and use of Banner and ARGOS Experience with Ellucian's Banner Finance; and Individual who has succeeded in overcoming disadvantages and circumstances similar to the target area population.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualification:

Master's degree in Education, Education Leadership, Counseling Education, CommunityDevelopment or Social Work or related field; Three to five years of experience in an educational setting working with disadvantaged populations, preferably those that are low-income, first-generation students, students with a disability, or non-traditional students, along with a strong commitment and understanding of diverse populations; Experience with effectively supervising staff; Knowledge and familiarity of higher education, financial aid, GED and ACT testing, and admissions; Knowledge and understanding of the psychological, behavioral, and educational issues affecting the learning potential of low-income, first-generation participants; Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Strong computer technology skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications: Experience in implementing and administering a federally-funded program; Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities; Successful grant writing record; Experience with budget management; Knowledge of Delta State University's finance and procurement processes and use of Banner and ARGOS Experience with Ellucian's Banner Finance; and Individual who has succeeded in overcoming disadvantages and circumstances similar to the target area population. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Additional Information:

Open Date:

09/23/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

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