TRIO SSS Director

Department: TRIO SSS
Position: Full-time contract professional
Wage: $50,000-$55,000
Union Affiliation: None
Starting Date: ASAP
Posting Date: April 2024
Benefits Include:

·Insurance package,

·Mandatory retirement plan,

·Dependent partial tuition waiver,

·Faculty/staff tuition waiver

·Wellness program:

 

Description

• ·Assume leadership for the TRIO SSS program.
• ·Coordinate TRIO SSS services with other student success programs.
• ·Develop, execute, and evaluate program objectives.
• ·Establish, monitor, and administer program budget.
• ·Hire, supervise, and train all TRIO SSS academic advisors and staff.
• ·Monitor program effectiveness.
• ·Direct procedures for recruiting and selecting TRIO SSS participants.
• ·Organize and direct orientation sessions for potential new participants and parents.
• ·Prepare and submit annual performance report by or before deadline.
• ·Facilitate cross-campus communications.
• ·Coordinate first year program.
• ·Manage student caseload.
• ·Serve on select committees and work groups to represent the best interests of the grant and students in the program.
• ·Close collaboration with other administrative offices on campus is critical.

Requirements

• ·Responsible for supervising 3 academic advisors and 2 work-study students.
• ·This position is responsible for ensuring the objectives of the grant are fulfilled, that the budget is handled in a fiscally responsible manner.
• ·The Director has sole signature authority for grant expenditures.
• ·The Director is responsible for hiring and training staff, completing yearly staff evaluations and performance plans.
• ·A bachelor's degree is required for this position.
• ·Experience as a campus project administrator is also required as well as experience supervising others.
• ·Experience is needed in analyzing data and managing budgets.
• ·Experience working with disadvantaged students is required.
• ·Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary for this position.
• ·Participation in grant writing workshops to acquire proficiency in grant writing.
• ·Participation in training related to understanding the regulations related to managing a federal grant.

Preferred

• ·Master’s Degree in related field.
• ·Knowledge of MUS policies and procedures.
• ·Experience in coordinating a first-year program for incoming students.
• ·Experience with grant writing.
• ·Experience with student software programs such as student access.

The University and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 75 full-time faculty and over 1,300 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.

The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.

A complete application Includes:

1.Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.

2.Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume

3.Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

4.Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

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