Joliet Junior College Alumni

Director

• Provide leadership and supervision for TRIO Programs within the Center for Multicultural Access and Success, and in collaboration with the Dean to facilitate short and long-range planning, program development, and assessment that supports student success outcomes.
• Responsible for TRIO grants administration, supervision of grant staff, federal compliance mandates, student file compliance and reporting required to achieve and report the goals and objectives outlined in each grant; and budget oversight for federal TRIO grants awarded.
• Responsible for representing the College’s commitment to TRIO programs and services.
• Effectively manage the program by ensuring that the TRIO Programs meets all grant obligations by developing comprehensive assessment and student tracking tools for reporting outcomes for the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor.
• Provide supervision and guidance for direct academic support services to Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search participants.
• Foster a collegial collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders including college representatives and entities of the federal government.
• Document the progress of TRIO Programs in achieving its funded objectives by coordination and evaluation of the project.
• Manage all assigned budgets; respond to immediate fiscal needs and identify long-term goals.
• Represent the Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search programs by attending appropriate internal and external meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Director, TRIO Programs