Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services Program

The position is responsible for implementing, supervising, and managing the daily operations, including ensuring programmatic outcomes,in accordance with the approved federal Trio Student Support Services grant and applicable Federal legislation and administrativeregulations. The positionreports to, advises, assists, and provides executive level support to the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)in achieving University and Student Affairs priorities. This position is responsible for developing and implementing collaborativeretention-driven participant experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but are not limited to, thefollowing: Position Specific Responsibilities Maintaining a working understanding and knowledge of theapproved Federal grant and related legislation and regulations. Hiring, supervising, evaluating, and directing the work of allstaff in accordance with guidelines in the approved grant and applicable policies and procedures. Developing, implementing, andevaluating strategies, outreach, and programs that ensure the annual successful recruitment, screening, and selection of eligibleparticipants. Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies that ensure the annual attainment of approved objectives ofstudent support and retention. Developing, proposing, and managing the approved annual budget. Ensuring the development,implementation, and evaluation of retention support and other services as stated in the approved grant. Conducting programassessments and evaluations of program design and operations. Completing annual and other reports. Serving as a liaisonbetween the campus and the U.S. Department of Education in consultation with supervisor and the Director of Grants. Core Responsibilities for All Student Affairs Staff Completing or assisting with routine administrativefunctions as appropriate (e.g., budgeting, report-writing, strategic planning, record-keeping, data collection and management, developingpolicies and procedures, and evaluation and assessments related to student outcomes and program effectiveness). Implementing orassisting with feedback processes to ensure concerns are addressed and improvements are considered. Supporting and assisting withsignature student experiences (e.g., Admitted Student Days; Campus Visit Days; Orientation and Registration Days; Convocations;Commencements; Homecoming and Family Weekend; Student Welcome Week; Involvement Fairs; Career Fairs; Annual Awards Program; etc.). Serving on appropriate university or community committees, councils, and boards as recommended by the supervisor or UniversityPresident. Implementing emergency communication plans and protocols which includes providing direction, oversight, guidance, andsupport as needed in emergency or crisis situations. Seeking and proposing opportunities for ongoing appropriate professionaldevelopment. Communicating effectively university and department goals, achievements, challenges, solutions, practices, changes,and consistently enforcing all policies and regulations. Maintaining high ethical standards and integrity by conducting alloperations professionally, including acting in accordance with all Millikin University policies and procedures. Performing othermission-critical and job-related duties as assigned based on operational needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises professional and applicable student staff. Supervises graduate assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a results-drivenprofessional organization. Transferable skills from relevant experiences in education, not-for-profit, business, or other industries andfields will be considered. Additional qualifications specific to this position are below: Education and/or

Experience Required:

Master's degree required in education, student personnel, counseling, sociology, orother appropriate field from a U.S. accredited institution. Five years' full-time work experience overseeing, coordinating, orevaluating educational access, opportunity, and similar programs designed to promote student retention, persistence, and graduation such asTRIO Student Support Services, TRIO McNair Scholars Program, learning centers, tutoring programs, and academic advising. Trainingexperience in education field, human services field, public policy field, or related fields that enhance knowledge and understanding ofstudent retention theories and practices, support services that increase grade point averages and graduation rates, grant/program design andmanagement, budget management, and instructional technology.

Preferred:

Prior experience managing a TRIOprogram, preferably a TRIO Student Support Services Program. Grant writing experience, preferably for TRIO Student Support ServicesPrograms. Teaching, preferably at the college level. Related experiences in a college or university setting. Experience supervising staff at any professional level. Experience applying wellness, student development, advising, and/ortrauma-informed practices in service-delivery. Examples of Measures of Success Success will bemeasured by at least the following metrics: Eligible participants recruited and served Participation, satisfaction,academic standing, retention, and degree completion rates Post-baccalaureate placement for students participating in services andprograms Student Learning Outcomes Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationof three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positionis filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equalopportunity employer. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully itslegal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members fromall backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility fortuition waiver. To view Millikin's benefits, please go to https://millikin.edu/about/administration/human-resources/benefits .