Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Center/Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)/Advisor

TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

Capital Region & Southwest Louisiana | East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Calcasieu & Jefferson Davis Parishes

Organization: Impact Prosperity Partners
Position Type: Full-Time | 12-Month | Grant-Funded
Primary Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Field-Based, with required in-person responsibilities
Direct Supervisor: Senior Director of TRIO Programs
Program Management Responsibilities: EOC Daily Operations, Student Success Advisors, Participant Services, and Regional Coordination
Organizational Home Base: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Position Overview

Impact Prosperity Partners is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and results-oriented Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)/Advisor to support the leadership, daily operations, and successful implementation of its federally funded TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers program.

The Assistant Director/Advisor plays a critical role in expanding educational opportunities for eligible individuals seeking to enter or reenter postsecondary education, including first-generation college students, low-income individuals, and adult learners.

This position combines program management, staff coordination, direct participant advising, community outreach, and federal grant compliance responsibilities .

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs, the Assistant Director/Advisor provides day-to-day operational management and guidance to Student Success Advisors serving the Capital Region and Southwest Louisiana.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, independent judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to meeting program performance objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable federal regulations and organizational policies.

Program Leadership and Operational Management

The Assistant Director/Advisor will assist the Senior Director of TRIO Programs in overseeing daily EOC program operations and coordinating the delivery of services across the organization's assigned service areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and monitor daily program operations to ensure timely and effective delivery of EOC services.

• Provide day-to-day operational guidance, task coordination, and performance support to Student Success Advisors.

• Coordinate regional outreach schedules, participant advising activities, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.

• Establish consistent communication and accountability procedures for staff working in hybrid and field-based environments.

• Monitor participant recruitment, enrollment, service delivery, and progress toward established federal performance objectives.

• Review participant documentation, advising records, and program activity reports for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with implementation of program procedures, internal controls, and service delivery standards.

• Conduct regular staff check-ins and provide operational updates to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs.

• Identify operational challenges, recommend corrective actions, and assist with continuous program improvement.

• Support staff onboarding, professional development, and training initiatives.

• Assist the Senior Director with program planning, federal reporting, and preparation for monitoring or compliance reviews.

The Assistant Director/Advisor serves as a primary operational point of contact for Student Success Advisors while maintaining regular communication with the Senior Director of TRIO Programs regarding staff performance, service delivery, and program outcomes.

Participant Advising and Direct Services

In addition to program management responsibilities, the Assistant Director/Advisor will maintain direct participant service responsibilities.

These include:

• Provide individualized educational advising, college planning, and career exploration services to eligible participants.

• Assist participants with postsecondary admissions applications, FAFSA completion, financial aid information, and scholarship searches.

• Help participants identify appropriate educational programs, including community colleges, universities, technical institutions, and other eligible postsecondary opportunities.

• Assist individuals with understanding enrollment requirements, placement assessments, and academic pathways.

• Facilitate workshops covering college readiness, financial aid literacy, postsecondary opportunities, and career planning.

• Conduct participant follow-up to support educational enrollment and persistence.

• Maintain accurate advising notes, service records, participant files, and required documentation.

• Ensure participant services align with approved grant objectives and applicable federal requirements.

Regional Coordination and Community Partnerships

The EOC program serves participants throughout East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Calcasieu, and Jefferson Davis Parishes .

The Assistant Director/Advisor will coordinate program implementation across both the Capital Region and Southwest Louisiana.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with educational institutions, workforce organizations, community agencies, and other referral partners.

• Coordinate with Student Success Advisors to expand participant recruitment and service delivery in their assigned geographic regions.

• Support the development and implementation of regional outreach plans and community engagement strategies.

• Represent Impact Prosperity Partners at community meetings, educational events, outreach activities, and partner institutions.

• Identify additional partnership opportunities that support program enrollment, postsecondary access, and achievement of established objectives.

• Ensure regional staff maintain a consistent, meaningful in-person presence within their assigned service areas.

• Coordinate regional site visits and participate in field-based activities as necessary.

Work Location and Hybrid Expectations

The Assistant Director/Advisor will be primarily based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana , with responsibilities extending across all four EOC service parishes.

The position operates under a hybrid work arrangement that combines approved remote administrative duties with required in-person management, participant services, outreach, and community engagement.

This is not a fully remote position.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain a regular in-person presence at the organization's Baton Rouge home base and designated program locations.

• Coordinate daily EOC activities and maintain consistent communication with Student Success Advisors working throughout the service area.

• Conduct in-person participant advising, partner meetings, recruitment activities, and community outreach.

• Complete approved administrative duties, participant documentation, reporting, and virtual meetings remotely as appropriate.

• Conduct periodic visits to Southwest Louisiana to support regional operations, community partnerships, and service delivery.

• Remain accessible to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs and fulfill established schedules, management responsibilities, and performance expectations.

Hybrid scheduling is subject to organizational approval and may be adjusted based on operational needs, participant service requirements, and program priorities.

Travel and Transportation Requirements

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required to fulfill the essential travel responsibilities of the position.

• Regular travel within East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes may be required.

• Periodic travel to Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes is required for regional coordination, staff support, site visits, and program activities.

• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for professional development, conferences, federally required training, and other approved organizational activities.

• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events is required.

• Authorized travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with organizational policies and applicable grant requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Professional experience in academic advising, student support services, college access, educational program administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, manage competing priorities, and meet established performance expectations.

• Working knowledge of postsecondary admissions, financial aid processes, and FAFSA completion.

• Strong understanding of barriers facing first-generation college students, low-income individuals, and adult learners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while providing direction and support to geographically dispersed staff.

• Experience maintaining confidential participant records and ensuring accuracy in program documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, and the ability to learn student data management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.

• Previous experience with federal TRIO programs, particularly Educational Opportunity Centers, Upward Bound, Talent Search, or Student Support Services.

• Experience providing staff supervision, operational leadership, or coordination of a grant-funded educational program.

• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Education grant requirements, program performance objectives, and annual performance reporting.

• Experience coordinating services across multiple geographic locations or managing field-based personnel.

• Established relationships with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and community agencies throughout the Capital Region or Southwest Louisiana.

• Experience supporting program evaluation, participant data tracking, and performance improvement initiatives.

Program Supervision and Accountability

The Assistant Director of EOC/Advisor reports directly to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs and is responsible for coordinating daily program operations and providing operational guidance to Student Success Advisors.

The Assistant Director serves as the primary point of contact for routine program implementation, regional service coordination, staff scheduling, participant documentation, and monitoring progress toward performance objectives.

Student Success Advisors report directly to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs while receiving day-to-day operational guidance, direction, and coordination from the Assistant Director of EOC.

The Assistant Director is expected to maintain regular communication with program leadership, promote staff accountability, identify service delivery challenges, and support the effective and compliant administration of the EOC grant.

Final authority regarding personnel decisions, organizational policy, budget approvals, and major programmatic changes remains with the Senior Director of TRIO Programs or other designated organizational leadership.

About Impact Prosperity Partners

Impact Prosperity Partners is a Baton Rouge-based, community-centered nonprofit organization committed to expanding educational access, strengthening economic mobility, and creating meaningful pathways to personal and professional advancement.

Through its federally funded TRIO programs and community partnerships, the organization provides resources, guidance, and support that help eligible individuals overcome educational barriers and pursue postsecondary education.

Our team is committed to service, accountability, collaboration, and measurable results that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Impact Prosperity Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and equitable employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position is supported by federal grant funding and is contingent upon the continued availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and organizational needs.