Program Director, Pre-College TRIO

Description

The Program Director will be responsible for supervising all aspects of the federally funded Upward Bound (UB) program and providing leadership for additional pre-college TRIO and college access initiatives as assigned. Responsibilities may expand to include oversight of Educational Talent Search (ETS) if funding is awarded. The director will oversee staff hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and personnel relations for assigned programs and staff. They will be responsible for directing the implementation of program objectives and activities, conducting ongoing project evaluation, overseeing program budgets, meeting with school district and community partner staff, and completing all required federal reports. This person will work to ensure annual project objectives are achieved and the grants are implemented in compliance with all applicable federal, state and institutional regulations.

Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s degree required in education, counseling, curriculum development, student services or related field.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to organize programs, conduct planning, assist with grant writing, develop and monitor local and federal budgets, and work effectively with external partners.
• Ability to manage a student caseload and provide direct services to participants as program needs require.
• Five years of related work experience, preferably in secondary or postsecondary education, teaching, counseling, or student services, is required.
• Experience preferred in administering programs, teaching, proposal writing, evaluation techniques and familiarity with the needs of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Experience serving a culturally and/or ethnically diverse student body.
• Experienced in database management, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and electronic communication, and able to communicate effectively with students, faculty and fellow administrators.
• Must be able to travel to required workshops, supervise field trips and work extended hours when needed.

Work Performed

• Oversee all aspects of the Upward Bound program and other assigned pre-college TRIO initiatives.
• Supervise assigned Upward Bound and other pre-college TRIO program staff.
• Ensure programs are implemented in compliance with all federal regulations, including the Higher Education Act and the Uniform Guidance.
• Oversee the maintenance of program-related data in a TRIO data management software (StudentAccess/Blumen Online).
• Ensure program staff maintain accurate participant files and documentation of grant services, activities and expenditures.
• Review new participant recommendations from program staff, certify participant eligibility, make final decisions on participant acceptance, and maintain a participant caseload as needed to support program operations and student success.
• Oversee budgets for assigned grant-funded programs, including tracking project expenditures on an ongoing basis and initiating and approving requisitions.
• Write and submit required performance reports and other federal reporting documents for assigned grant-funded programs.
• Work with the Grant Development & Compliance Office to develop successful grant applications.
• Develop and conduct participant survey instruments, program evaluation procedures and co-curricular assessment plans.
• Assist program staff with the development and delivery of educational, college readiness, career exploration, and parent engagement activities.
• Plan and conduct staff orientation and training sessions.
• Communicate with staff on a regular basis.
• Communicate the goals and objectives of assigned pre-college TRIO programs with the college, target schools, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the operations and functions of assigned pre-college programs within the Student Success division and collaborate with internal and external partners serving first-generation, low-income, and other underrepresented student populations.
• Apply to and manage the Iowa Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program for Upward Bound’s summer residential program.
• Travel to required grant activities and trainings both in-state and out-of-state.
• Supervise and travel with staff and students on field trips and work extended hours when necessary.
• Design and update recruitment materials for assigned programs.
• Participate in quarterly grant monitoring meetings.
• Accept and perform responsibilities which may require work to be performed other than normal assigned hours.
• Maintain a regular presence at both the Ottumwa and Centerville campuses and travel to target schools and community partner sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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