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Central Washington University Director, TRIO Student Support Services in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Director, TRIO Student Support Services to join our Academic Achievement Programs team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $64,974 - $79,594 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Student Support Services (SSS) Director/Principal Investigator has programmatic, fiscal, and supervisory stewardship over TRIO Student Support Services (SSS).TRIO SSS is a federally funded program providing academic advising, support services, leadership development, and enrichment opportunities to 225 students. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to support and integrate inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Leadership and Management: - Provides the strategic vision and strategies for execution of the SSS program. - Assures the program is organized, monitored, and managed to meet goals and objectives by designing, developing, and directing all facets under policies and procedures which ensures it is conducted in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, Washington State and University policies and guidelines. - Ensures that all participant records are complete, current, and confidential in accordance with federal and university polices and guidelines. - Ensures the reporting and compliance requirements are met. - Engages in regional and national conversations regarding access and support programs to incorporate best practices as appropriate. - Prepares Federal and state reports and provide regular programmatic and fiscal updates to the Executive Director of Grants. - Develops, implements, and maintains a system for assessing the effectiveness of program and staff. - Represents TRIO SSS at meetings, conferences, and trainings on/off campus. - Provides direct academic support and guidance to participants. Supervisor Duties: - Supervises professional staff and student employees. - Actively engages in the recruitment and hiring of new employees. - Clearly defines performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provides ongoing informal fee