Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services

About Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) will work with the Director of TRIO SSS to develop, plan, and implement support services which result in increased academic performance, retention, and graduation rates of program participants. The assistant director provides academic advising, and teaches TRiO SSS EDGE success seminars, and coordinates activities recruitment and retention services for the program. Additionally the Assistant Director provides administrative and office support for the TRiO Student Support Services Program. Provides day-to-day support for the TRiO SSS office, including: student/staff scheduling, student records and data management, front-line problem solving and referrals for students, and assists TRiO Director with federal compliance issues. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education

The Assistant Director, TRiO Student Support Services assists program participants (low income, first generation, and/or disabled) to succeed in college by helping them determine appropriate academic goals and select academic schedules appropriate for their stated academic goals. The Assistant Director, TRiO Student Support Services guides pre-majors in the selection of academic majors and directs students to resources within the University that provide assistance in identifying academic majors and career choices, as appropriate. The Assistant Director, TRiO Student Support Services manages TRiO – Student Support Services programs relating to career guidance, graduate school motivation, test preparation, disabled student issues, student leadership, tutoring, and study skills.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $64,000

Benefits: 

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave

• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance

• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options

• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents

• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Qualification Standards: 

• A minimum three years’ experience designing, managing or implementing a similar grant project

• Significant and successful experiences working with academically disadvantaged, low-income, first generation populations

• Extensive administrative, counseling or teaching experience

• Experience with budget development and budget monitoring

• Demonstrated success in developing services, activities and policy initiatives

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Extensive experience in the use of relevant technologies, particularly for evaluation and assessment purposes

Education:

• Master's Degree in human development, counseling, psychology, education, social welfare, student affairs, or related field of study.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of professional experience administering programs serving academically under-prepared students.

• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

• Knowledge of theories and practices for college student development and identity formation, group development and dynamics;

• Experience conducting programs and workshops; Demonstrated commitment to diversity education and inclusion.

• Additionally, must have experience working with disadvantaged students, students from underrepresented populations, and/or students with disabilities.

• Experience overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population.

Working Conditions:

• Special working conditions include occasional evening and weekend hours to support TRIO Student Support Services campus, programmatic, and institutional events, which may take place indoors or outdoors, with flexibility as program and University needs require.

Salary : $60,000 - $64,000