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Edmonds College TRIO - Program Director in Lynnwood, Washington
Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
TRIO - Program Director
SALARY: * *$70,194.52 - $78,984.11
LOCATION:Lynnwood, Washington
DESCRIPTION:
Edmonds College seeks an experienced professional who has experience in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program to serve as Director of TRIO Student Support Services. TRIO is a U.S. Department of Education grant-funded program, providing comprehensive academic support services to college students with a range of academic needs and are first-generation college, low income, and/or have a disability. Federal TRIO SSS programs are designed to motivate and support students from "disadvantaged" or underserved backgrounds. The mission of TRIO SSS and this position is to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates for TRIO participants. The Director will lead the development, implementation, administration and activities of the program in accordance with federal regulations and grant objectives. This position also provides supervision to full-time and part-time employees. The TRIO SSS program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) grant and is subject to reauthorization of federal resources. This TRIO SSS grant and position is currently funded through August 31st, 2025. We have applied for another TRIO SSS grant, which if approved will begin in September 2025.
This is an exempt position reporting to the Vice President for Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by November 8, 2024 **will receive priority consideration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the overall implementation of the TRIO SSS grant.
Administer the program budget and authorize expenditures of federal funds in collaboration with the Vice President for Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
Develop, direct, and evaluate TRIO SSS program in accordance with the USDOE rules and regulations.
Design and implement TRIO SSS program policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain program data and prepare reports as required by the USDOE.
Lead, complete and submit the completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR) with support from staff, in accordance with instructions outlined by the USDOE.
Plan and implement with staff a recruitment and persistence plan.
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