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EEP-002
-Program Director of Student Support Services/Educational
Opportunity Program - Educational Equity Programs
and Services - Fixed-Term
Position
Summary
The
Program Director of Student Support Services/Educational
Opportunity is responsible for the management and implementation
of the federal TRIO Student Support Services project grant
at Portland State. The Program Director works with the
staff to meet the goals and objectives of the grant, directs
the allocation of resources, and is responsible for ensuring
that federal guidelines and regulations, and University
administrative policies and procedures are followed. The
Program Director manages and supervises the staff, oversees
the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all
project activities, and ensures timely submission of all
reports and other requests from the Department of Education.
She/he leads the SSS/EOP staff in promoting SSS/EOP at PSU
and in advocating for TRIO and TRIO-like students. The director
collaborates with program staff within the Department of
Educational Equity Programs, division of Student Affairs,
and campus and community resources to enhance student academic
success.
The
Program Director supervises three employees and several
student assistants. The position reports to the Director,
Educational Equity Programs and Services. The program is
funded through a U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Manages implementation
of the project's goals and objectives according to the
proposal, federal guidelines and regulations, and University
policies.
- Hires, trains, supervises,
and evaluates program personnel; provides in-service
training and professional development opportunities
for all staff.
- Manages all financial
and administrative matters; keeps accurate records regarding
employment, budget disbursements, and student files.
- Insures that all program
components follow the objectives and work plans approved
for the program.
- Writes all program reports
required by the University and the Department of Education.
- Promotes and coordinates
the integration of the program throughout the University
community and leads in facilitating changes that will
enhance the academic success of project students.
- Maintains a caseload
of students, providing direct services.
- Provides leadership for
improving the University's institutional climate for
first generation, disadvantaged and disabled students;
advocates for program participants and all TRIO and
TRIO-like students.
- Provides leadership in
promoting collaborations and partnerships among members
of the SSS/EOP staff, other TRIO programs, university
student services, the faculty, administrative departments
and the student body.
- Leads writing the project
grant proposal.
- Attends all required
Department of Education meetings and workshops for program
directors.
- Performs other duties
as related to student success and the program mission.
Skills
and Requirements
- Experience managing a
project grant including fiscal management.
- Experience hiring, training,
supervising and evaluating staff.
- Strong leadership, organizational,
public relations and planning skills.
- Extensive problem solving
experience.
- Experience with academic
advising at the post-secondary level.
- Experience working with
racially, culturally and socio-economically diverse
students and disabled students at the post-secondary
level.
- Experience in collaborating
with others and across university departments.
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
- Grant writing experience.
- Computer competency.
Minimum
and Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Guidance
and Counseling, Education, Student Personnel, or related
field.
- Minimum of five (5) years
professional experience in SSS, TRIO, or post-secondary
education with increasing responsibilities during those
years. Experiences must include working with racially,
culturally, and socio-economically diverse students
and parents, and with persons with disabilities.
- Minimum of one year experience
in designing, managing, or implementing Student Support
Services or similar projects; program administration,
supervision, and budget management preferably in a post-secondary
education setting.
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
- Grant management skills
and computer competency are highly desirable.
To
Apply
Submit
letter of interest, current resume or curriculum vita, and
the names and contact information for three professional
references to:
SSS/EOP
Program Director search coordinator
Portland
State University
PO
Box 751-Mailcode: EEPS
Portland,
OR, 97207-0751
Review
of applications will begin January 22, 2008 and will continue
until the position is filled. PSU offers an excellent
benefits package including fully paid healthcare, reduced
tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
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