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Director, Student Support Services
Kentucky State University Land Grant ProgramDirector overseeing federally funded TRIO Student Support Services for low-income, first-generation students. Ensuring compliance and implementing strategies to improve student retention and success.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing federally funded programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, and developing academic support strategies for diverse student populations. Proven ability to lead program operations and foster partnerships to enhance student success.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership in Program ManagementCompliance with Federal RegulationsExperience with TRIO ProgramsAcademic Support DevelopmentStaff Supervision and Development
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Hard Skills
Program AdministrationGrant ManagementReporting RequirementsAcademic AdvisingStudent Support Services
Soft Skills
MentoringCoachingInterpersonal CommunicationStrategic Planning
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in EducationMaster’s Degree in CounselingMaster’s Degree in Student AffairsMaster’s Degree in Higher Education Administration
Industry Keywords
TRIO Student Support ServicesLow-Income Student SupportFirst-Generation College StudentsStudents with DisabilitiesHolistic Student Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provides leadership, oversight, and administrative direction for the federally funded TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, grant requirements, and institutional policies.
- Manages program operations, staff supervision, reporting requirements, participant services, and strategic initiatives designed to support low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities.
- Leads the preparation, submission, and ongoing management of the Annual Performance Report (APR) and all required federal reporting requirements.
- Develops and implements academic support, mentoring, coaching, and intervention strategies for program participants.
- Coordinates partnerships with campus departments and external agencies to support holistic student development and success.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student support services, academic advising, or federally funded program administration is required.
- Experience with TRIO programs or similar federally funded student success initiatives is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Professional development