Director, TRIO Programs

Position Title: Director, TRIO Programs Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Director, TRIO Programs STATUS: Full time DEPARTMENT: Center for Multicultural Access and Success (CMAS) DIVISION: Student Development CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Non-union REPORTS TO: Dean, Multicultural Access and Success PLACEMENT: Administrative Grade S13 HIRING RANGE: $84,813 - $95,415 annually Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. POSITION SUMMARY The Director, TRIO Programs serves as the principal operational and strategic leader for College’s TRIO initiatives within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success (CMAS) and as a primary partner to the Dean of Multicultural Access and Success. This position provides comprehensive leadership for TRIO Programs, including Student Support Services (SSS) and Educational Talent Search (ETS), and serves as the liaison between CMAS, TRIO, and Joliet Junior College administrators, faculty, public school district partners, students, parents, and community stakeholders. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the programs meet established goals, institutional objectives, and federal guidelines. This includes oversight of program development, implementation, and continuous improvement, management of daily operations, supervision, and evaluation of professional and support staff, budget planning, Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the TRIO departments within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success. With broad authority over personnel, budgets, grants and compliance, the Director ensures alignment with college-wide goals, regulatory requirements and best practices in student success and equity work. Serving as a strategic partner to the Dean, the Director contributes to strategic and operational planning and decision-making, organizational development, and resource stewardship and may represent the Center and the College in internal and external partnerships. The Director is accountable for measurable outcomes related to student success, campus climate, and program effectiveness, and uses data-informed practices to drive impact, sustainability, and institutional change. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide leadership and supervision for TRIO Programs within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success, and in collaboration with the Dean to facilitate short and long-range planning, program development, and assessment that supports student success outcomes which align with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Joliet Junior College to the Centers, Managers, Coordinators, Success Coaches, and staff. 2. Responsible for TRIO grants administration, supervision of grant staff, federal compliance mandates, student file compliance and reporting required to achieve and report the goals and objectives outlined in each grant; and budget oversight for federal TRIO grants awarded. 3. Responsible for representing the College’s commitment to TRIO programs and services by communicating and advocating programs/services available which support the campus community, current and future TRIO students, and other stakeholders. 4. Effectively manage the program by ensuring that the TRIO Programs meets all grant obligations by developing comprehensive assessment and student tracking tools for reporting outcomes for the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor. 5. Provide supervision and guidance for direct academic support services to Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search participants and supervise participants at activities, cultural events, and cultural trips. Responsible for all grant management, reporting, and compliance issues to provide accountability and standards for federal funding. 6. Foster a collegial collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders including college representatives, entities of the federal government (Department of Education and Labor), district high schools and community agencies. 7. Document the progress of TRIO Programs in achieving its funded objectives by coordination and evaluation of the project. 8. Responsible for developing a knowledgeable and skilled TRIO staff by recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff members in compliance with the College’s established Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity policies. 9. Effectively supervise the intake process to facilitate quality support services for diverse students. Analyze and distribute usage and learning outcomes data generated by TRIO; prepare regular reports (monthly and annually) related to programs, services, accomplishments and concerns 10. Manage all assigned budgets; respond to immediate fiscal needs and identify long-term goals. 11. Represent the Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search programs by attending appropriate internal and external meetings, conferences, and workshops. 12. Provide supervision and guidance for the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented populations to overcome barriers to postsecondary education by collaborating with the Director of CMAS to assist the Dean of Multicultural Access and Success and Vice President of Student Development with program preparation and implementation of funding opportunities. 13. Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. 14. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Academic/Career Counseling, Adult and Higher Education/Educational Leadership, Sociology, or closely related field. 2. Three (3) years of experience in educational program management, or fiscal management. 3. Demonstrated success working with Student Support Services, Educational Talent Search, or other programs focused on low-income, first-generation, or academically disadvantaged students. 4. Prior experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. A record of inclusive conduct and evidence of multicultural skills in the workplace. 5. Effective verbal and written communication proficiency. Supervisory skills. 6. Computer skills including data base management, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. 7. A valid driver’s license. Evenings and weekend work is required. 8. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. 9. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge and experience in grant writing of procedure guidelines (state and federal). 2. Knowledge of academic advising on post-secondary level. 3. Training, experience in and enthusiasm working with first generation, low income and/or disabled students. This includes the ability and willingness to accommodate various learning styles. 4. Demonstrated multicultural competence. 5. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency. 6. Demonstrated multicultural competence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. Normal office physical demands. 2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events. 3. Ability to travel in state and nationally. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment. BENEFITS Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Non-Union Support Staff, Professional, Administrative Full Time/Part Time: Full time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 40 Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our six campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education. Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom. JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We invite you to apply your skills and experience in a way that supports excellence and rewards your contributions. Join our family and make JJC your first choice! ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security report is available at the JJC Police Department website: along with other safety information. If you would like to receive the ASR in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G-1024 or call Campus Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses. This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.