A Higher Education Program Director directs one or more programs carried out by a college or university. Often specializes in institutional advancement or engagement.
Salary low $70s, DOQ. Excellent benefits package.
Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Director provides programmatic
administration and leadership for a federally funded TRiO-Student Support Services (SSS) project. Will ensure grant objectives are carried
out in compliance with all governing regulations and provide liaison to the U.S. Department of Education. Responsible for enrollment
management, budget management, staff supervision, procedural oversight, service assessment, and reporting. The Director represents Student
Success Services to the campus community and collaborates with other campus constituencies to create a campus environment that is conducive
to the academic success of low-income and first-generation college students and students with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree required, preferably in a field with relevance to effective practices in higher education student affairs: e.g.,
guidance and counseling, secondary education, educational psychology, psychology, sociology, personnel management, or social work. A minimum
of three years supervisory experience or progressively responsible administrative experience is required. Successful candidates should
demonstrate: 1) knowledge of the history and purpose of the Student Support Services program, 2) competence or potential in personnel
management, 3) organizational and leadership ability, and 4) competence in computerized data management. Instructional experience is
strongly preferred. Previous experience in designing, managing, or implementing an SSS or similar project and demonstrated sensitivity to
the needs of disadvantaged students and students of traditionally under-represented groups are preferred. Preference may be given to
candidates whose background is similar to the target TRIO population. This position is subject to veterans' preference. Offers of
employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check. Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship is not available
for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at www.peru.edu.
Please also submit a cover letter and resume.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is
nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging
educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State
College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412. The Nebraska
State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an
individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of
1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the
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