Director, Student Support Services
- Employer
- Triton College
- Location
- River Grove, Illinois
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts, Student Affairs
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Supervises and manages all aspects of the federal Student Support Services grant project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops, implements, and evaluates all components of the approved Student Support Services grant application.
2. Collaborates with relevant college areas to develop, implement and evaluate the Student Support Service project.
3. Evaluates progress of the Student Support Service project in meeting Annual Performance Report measures and project objectives.
4. Drafts/prepares all program forms, evaluations, reports, communications and related grant applications.
5. Recommends new hires, trains and evaluates all Student Support Services staff.
6. Manages the Student Support Services budget and recommends changes and adjustments as necessary.
7. Implements, maintains and monitors the use of the Student Support Services tracking software and database.
8. Provides general supervision of all Student Support Services staff members.
9. Meets regularly with the Student Support Services staff, Dean and other collaborative partners, providing presentations as necessary.
10. Manages and evaluates all student records, program documentation, and required paperwork as outlined in the grant application.
11. Serves on various institutional committees as assigned.
12. Implements and revises the project communication plan to inform the College community of the project purpose, objectives, eligibility requirements, and progress.
13. Develops, implements and evaluates a summer bridge program for participants.
14. Develops, implements and evaluates learning communities as outlined in the grant application.
15. Adheres to all federal, state and institutional policies, regulations, processes and procedures for the Student Support Services project.
16. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISION:
1. Received:
Reports directly to the Dean, Academic Success
2. Provided:
Student Success Advisors
Secretary I
Peer Mentors
Student Workers
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years experience in student advisement, working with at-risk students and students from a variety of cultural/ethnic backgrounds. Experience and using retention strategies and technologies to monitor and support student success.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of and familiarity with of low income, first generation and disabled college students, student development theory and student support administration practices and procedures, college level academic advisement and career advisement principles, procedures, and techniques, grant budget and management, federal grant regulations and programmatic guidelines, and retention/student success practices.
SKILLS:
Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong student service orientation required. Ability to manage short-term and long-term projects and provide reports for grant purposes. Skill in the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of student recruitment, retention, and support programs. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports. Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Program management and administrative skills. Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Organization
ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE
Triton College is an institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Located 14 miles from downtown Chicago, the school offers outstanding educational value in a student-centered setting rich in academic and cultural resources, career-oriented learning opportunities, and engaging social activities.
Triton’s attractive 110-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities, thriving arts and athletics programs and a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Our culturally diverse community of students, faculty and staff collaborates to promote integrity, open dialog, teamwork and mutual respect, while striving for excellence in all that we do.
We empower success in life-changing ways. Our degree and certificate programs feature practical courses and flexible scheduling options. Triton transfer students are readily accepted into colleges and universities nationwide. Career program students learn skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive job market that will allow them to make significant contributions to business and industry. Continuing Education students participate in courses geared toward recreation, personal enrichment, workforce development and lifelong learning.
More than 10,000 students enroll at Triton each year, yet every student receives ample individual attention in small, accessible classes. Our highly qualified faculty combines distinguished academic credentials with valuable real-world experience. Tuition is extremely affordable and financial assistance and scholarships are available.
THE TRITON DIFFERENCE
Triton College is committed to empowering your success in life-changing ways. Our positive learning environment prepares students to effectively compete in our global economy, realize their career aspirations, and achieve personal growth.
What sets Triton College apart?
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Triton College features small class sizes and a wide range of quality, real-world focused programs that provide a pathway to completing your degree at a four-year university, obtaining a well-paying job, or advancing in your career. Hands-on learning experiences in degree, certificate, continuing education, and adult education programs promote achievement.
ACCOMPLISHED FACULTY
Our faculty brings many years of professional and teaching experience to their classrooms. Placing a priority on engaging students with practical knowledge, faculty members use proven instructional methods to bring content to life. They also participate in ongoing professional development to share successful teaching approaches and best practices that will help students meet and complete course requirements.
EASILY TRANSFERRABLE CREDITS
Most four-year institutions around the country accept Triton's college credit courses as transfer credit. You can stay close to home while meeting your general education requirements at Triton, then transfer these credits to another university to complete your degree.
STUDEN-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT
Triton is a vibrant and diverse community that promotes learning and achievement. State-of-the-art facilities, support services, and flexible class scheduling options provide students of all ages with opportunities and resources to excel and gain important skills for succeeding in life. Extra-curricular student clubs, organizations and activities offer many ways to get involved with our unique community on- and off-campus.
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
When you complete your studies at Triton, you can be confident that you will receive a positive return on your investment. Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, an important distinction that employers look for when hiring prospective employees. Triton's affordable tuition offers significant annual savings compared to other colleges and universities, and financial assistance is available.
With all that Triton College has to offer, why spend more to attend college elsewhere? All the advantages you are looking for are right here!
- Website
- http://www.triton.edu/hr
- Telephone
- 708.456.0300
- Location
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2000 5th Avenue
River Grove
Illinois
60171
US
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