Student Support Services Project Director - Limited Term

Student Support Services Project Director - Limited Term

The Limited Term Student Support Services (SSS) Project Director will establish, implement, and manage the newly created TRIO-Student Support Services program. The Project Director administers policies and oversees programming, budget management, staff supervision, program oversight, assessment, and reporting as required by the OMB Regulations, EDGAR, and the Federal Register. The Project Director is responsible for providing leadership and management of the TRIO Student Support Services program that identifies and supports eligible students in reaching their potential while preparing them for professional and personal successful completion of their postsecondary education.



The program offers comprehensive support services, including peer tutoring, math, reading, and English instruction skills, academic advising, counseling, career planning, and financial aid application assistance. In addition, the program provides career development that aligns student interests and academic goals to identify career paths and opportunities for educational enrichment activities. Position continuation is contingent upon reaching assigned goals, successfully meeting all job responsibilities, and continuing the grants/availability of grant funding. The SSS Project Director will report to the project's Principal Investigator.

This position will require some evening and weekend hours.



Function 1 -
Recruit, identify, enroll, and support SSS students; coordinate programming for 140 participants; hold regular meetings and office hours; monitor student academic progress, course outcomes, and degree completion toward graduation

Function 2 -
Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and vision for SSS implementation; ensure goals, objectives, and outcomes are met while maintaining compliance with all federal regulations and legislation

Function 3 -
Develop and implement SSS programs, faculty-student engagement, workplace readiness and etiquette activities; offer financial aid workshops, financial literacy workshops and supplemental tutoring

Function 4 -
Collect, analyze, and report on program data, including completing and submitting federal progress reports, annual performance reports, institutional reports, and review of surveys and evaluations

Function 5 -
Oversee the SSS budget and financial transactions; develop and maintain accurate financial records of federal funds and annual budgets in compliance with OMB Regulations, EDGAR, the Federal Register, and U.S. Department of Education requirements

Function 6 -
Hire, select, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time staff; facilitate regular staff meetings; manage time and effort reporting; and implement professional development for project staff

Function 7 -
Provide promotional materials, program management, assessment, evaluation, and verification of participants¿ eligibility; Generate awareness of SSS services among the Georgia Gwinnett College community, senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students

Function 8 -
Serve as the primary point of contact for the U.S. Department of Education TRIO SSS program; participate in required professional development workshops, trainings, and national conferences.

Function 9 -
Attend strategic local, state, and national organization meetings and serve on institutional committees to advance the success of SSS participants

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university
Five years of successful experience in Federal TRIO, GEAR UP, CAMP, HEP or other grant-funded student success program
Three to five years of prior supervisory experience
Master's Degree in education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university
Experience with BANNER
Experience with Blumen
Experience with the financial aid process
Experience in project management, grant writing, program assessment, educational research, federal regulations compliance, and experience working with a various populations.
$63,500 - $79,500; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

ABILITIES
Ability to implement, administer, and manage educational opportunity programs

Ability to develop budgets and monitor expenditures

Ability to collect, analyze and monitor data and conduct internal project evaluations

Ability to implement strategies to successfully engage and motivate SSS students, faculty, staff and administration

Ability to work under minimal direction/supervision to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize duties with appropriate follow-through and fluctuating workloads.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of educational advising strategies, assessment of student learning styles and learning needs, non-cognitive behavior skills needed for student success, and postsecondary education barriers

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations

Working knowledge of higher education processes, practices of administrative organization, and management

SKILLS
Experience working as part of a team with leadership and effective working relationships.

Strong computer/technology, social media, and Microsoft Office software skills, including Degreeworks, D2L, and BANNER

Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Position of Trust + Education & Credit
Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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