Director, TRIO EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers) Grant

Position Overview This position is responsible for the organization, planning, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the College’s TRIO EOC Grant. Provides leadership, serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative teams, and works closely with the Dean and department Chairpersons. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees. This is a temporary position contingent upon grant funding through September 2026. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment. What you will be doing Facilitates the development and implementation of all aspects of the grant Administers and manages the TRIO EOC grant budget in excess of $230K, in accordance with College policy and in compliance with requirements and regulations of the funding agency Hires, supervises, evaluates five (5) or more full-time and part-time program personnel Coordinates and oversees timely implementation of strategies to achieve EOC goals and objectives Communicates project goals and objectives to College community, Campus administrators, CBO’s(Community Business Organizations), other IHE’s (Institutions for Higher Education), and government agencies Insures widespread dissemination of project information to potential participants Selects and assists external evaluator to conduct objective assessment with continual feedback on program performance Works in collaboration with the Directors of other departments Serves on Campus and College-wide committees Performs other duties as assigned What you need to succeed Master’s degree in education, psychology, or related field and three (3) years of experience working with and advising at-risk college students; or Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience Possess grant management experience, including staff supervision and budget management Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to effectively present information to groups of administrators, faculty, students, and the community Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data, define problems for the purpose of reporting, while maintaining confidentiality Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends Bilingual with fluency in Spanish, Creole, and/or French Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Salary : $71,000 - $89,000