What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRIO Project Coordinator position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
TRIO Project Coordinator
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Position Information
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General Information
| Position Number | 003520 |
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| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Working Title | TRIO Project Coordinator |
| Position Designation | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type | Time Limited - Full-time |
| Months per Year | 12 |
| Work Schedule | Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with evening and weekend hours as needed to support student programming and office availability. |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | Undergraduate Education (Adm) |
| Work Location | Colvard |
| Salary Range | $55,000 - $60,000 |
| Primary Purpose of Department | The TRIO office works with students who are first-generation, low-income, or who have a disability in their transition to and progression through their undergraduate experience by providing supportive academic strategy development, financial literacy education, and transferable skills practice. Our programs and services are continuously improved through routine examination of student learning outcomes, program and service evaluations, and strategic goals. |
| Primary Purpose of Position | The TRIO Project Coordinator is the primary resource for Student Success Services (SSS) Participants throughout their college career. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities | The Project Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations and student-facing implementation of the TRIO-SSS grant, focusing on the direct execution of recruitment, eligibility, and academic support services. This role is responsible for the full participant intake pipeline, which includes identifying eligible students via Slate, conducting needs assessments, and verifying federal compliance through financial aid and disability documentation. Operationally, the Coordinator maintains the program's digital infrastructure-managing participant databases, tracking engagement logs, and utilizing EAB Navigate to monitor academic persistence and graduation milestones. As a lead practitioner, they formulate and execute the program's outreach strategy through targeted social media and university events, while providing intensive secondary advising to guide students through the "Passport to Success" curriculum. By reconciling engagement data and maintaining audit-ready files, the Coordinator ensures the operational integrity required for the Director's federal reporting and the program's continued funding.
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
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| Posting Open Date | 05/08/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | 06/05/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Proposed Hire Date | 08/03/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date | 09/24/2026 |
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000