TRiO Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

The TRiO Program Director manages grant implementation to ensure program compliance and achievement of targeted grant outcomes. The TRiO Director also contributes to the successful implementation and management of TRiO program services and objectives in accordance with the grant; the director recommends new hires, trains and supervises staff members, and performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manages grant implementation to ensure program compliance and achievement of targeted grant outcomes. 

• Establishes specific grant outcomes, measurements, and progress benchmarks. 
• Authors and submits grant-related reports and administrative requirements, meeting deadlines. 
• Manages grant implementation to help ensure the College’s compliance with the funding agency’s rules and regulations.
• Assesses program participants’ needs; recommends, develops, and oversees implementation of TRiO/SSS projects and activities designed to meet program needs in accordance with grant objectives and federal operating guidelines.
• Oversees collection of participant and program data and ensures that required reports comply with grant regulations.
• Develops annual budget and manages program funds in accordance with grant guidelines.

Contributes to the successful implementation and management of TRiO/SSS program services and objectives in accordance with the grant.

• Communicates and coordinates with other College programs, departments, staff, and faculty to promote awareness of TRiO/SSS and to increase participants’ retention, graduation, and transfer rates.
• Oversees designated student caseload.
• Provides academic advising and support, transfer information, financial aid and scholarship availability, and information and support regarding other applicable processes towards students’ success.
• Ensures that a full array of programmatic efforts, support services, and outreach are offered to TRiO/SSS students.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the program, including the curriculum of success courses, orientation sessions, cultural events, TRiO/SSS tutoring services, career workshops, and other efforts identified in the grant.
• Provides overall leadership and logistics of the TRiO Summer Bridge Program.

Recommends new hires; trains and supervises staff members. 

• Manages direct reports (Academic Advisor and Program Assistant), ensuring that department deliverables and quality standards are met.
• Conducts performance appraisals, recommends the hiring of staff when needed, and monitors conformance to College policies.
• Contributes to the development of direct reports by providing frequent performance feedback, opportunities for professional growth, encouraging input, empowering decision-making, and equipping the employees to succeed in their role.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in College committees as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support FSGGS as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of grant proposal writing, budgeting, administration, and compliance 
• Ability to understand and interpret detailed regulations related to grants.
• Knowledge of successful retention strategies utilized in higher education, particularly regarding the unique needs of community college students.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally through oral and written formats, including public speaking, teaching, and program promotion.
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships with individuals, programs, College departments, and community agencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to compose and present information in a manner that is technically correct, compliant with guidelines/requirements, and well-presented.  
• Ability to develop and apply flexibility, resourcefulness, and creative approaches to unique problems with an understanding of the full College-wide context.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, employee management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

*This position is contingent upon the availability of funding from external grants. In the event that grant funding is reduced, eliminated, or not renewed, the position may be subject to modification or termination.

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.