Program Coordinator/Counselor

The primary purpose of Student Support Services is to provide academic support services to low income, first generation college students and individuals with disabilities.This position is fully funded by the federal Student Support Services (SSS) grant under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Continued employment is contingent upon continued federal funding and program compliance.

The Program Coordinator/Counselor is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of federally mandated Student Support Services (SSS) program components. The position ensures delivery of comprehensive academic, career, financial literacy, and personal counseling services to eligible low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities in accordance with 34 CFR Part 646 and the Higher Education Act, Title IV TRIO Programs . The Coordinator/Counselor directly supports program objectives related to:
* Increasing persistence and retention (78% target)
* Improving good academic standing rates (57% target)
* Supporting six-year graduation outcomes (34% target)
* Strengthening financial and economic literacy as required under *646.4 The position ensures accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with EDGAR and Uniform Grant Guidance requirements.

The position requires knowledge of TRIO Student Support Services regulations and a strong understanding of federal grant compliance requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 and EDGAR Part 75. The incumbent must be able to interpret institutional academic policies and degree requirements accurately and apply them effectively in advising and program planning. Strong documentation and data management skillsare essential, along with the ability to maintain confidential records in compliance with federal standards. The position also requires effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use data strategically to inform student interventions, monitor outcomes, and support continuous program improvement.

Master's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline. Applicants must possess demonstrated experience working with low-income, first-generation college students and/or students with disabilities and experience in academic advising, student support services, retention initiatives, educational programming, or other student success activities. Experience working in TRIO or other federally funded educational opportunity programs is preferred.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.