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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.
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
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Hard Skills & Tools
Program AdministrationGrant ManagementReporting RequirementsAcademic AdvisingStudent Support Services
Soft Skills
MentoringCoachingInterpersonal CommunicationStrategic Planning
Certifications
Master’s Degree in EducationMaster’s Degree in CounselingMaster’s Degree in Student AffairsMaster’s Degree in Higher Education Administration