Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services

Assistant Director,

TRIO Student Support Services -

Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. 

Westminster College is currently seeking applicants for the Assistant Director of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program. This full-time, 12- month position reports to the Director of TRIO SSS. A successful candidate will be prepared to collaborate with staff across the College to support the academic success, retention, and successful graduation of students within the program, and to assist the Director with day-to-day operations of the program. The position is funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant, and the continuation of the position is contingent on continuing federal support

Required Education and Work Experience:
 Masters degree in education, counseling, or a related relevant field from an accredited college or university.
 Minimum of four (4) years of appropriate and relevant professional experience working in a federal TRIO
program, student support program, or a related program for disadvantaged or at-risk college students.

Preferred Experience and Competencies:
* Direct experience working with an SSS program is highly desirable.
* Ability to maintain a caseload of students and provide them with effective support and coaching through 1 on-1 sessions, workshops, and other programming.
* Skill in designing and facilitating workshops on academic, career, financial literacy, and personal wellbeing
topics.
* Experience supporting students in setting academic, career, and personal goals, and providing ongoing monitoring and coaching to support goal achievement.
* Ability to provide support and coaching to students preparing for life after college, including graduate school exploration and career preparation.
* Familiarity with the financial aid application process and strategies to navigate paying for college while minimizing loan debt.
 * Proficiency with data management systems to track participant progress and assist the director with program evaluation and monitoring.

View a more detailed description and the information on how to apply at https://www.westminster.edu/about/community/employment.cfm

Applications will be accepted until an appointment is made.

Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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