What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director TRIO Student Support position at Graceland University?
The TRIO Student Support Services department is seeking a full-time, 11-month, Assistant Director.Responsibilities
- The TRIO Student Support Services Assistant Director is responsible for a team-based, proactive approach to interventions to aid in student success and leads the departmental academic efforts
- This position involves collaborating with offices and departments across campus to ensure student success and accurate assessment of student and program information
- The Assistant Director also serves as an academic coach to an assigned cohort of SSS students
- Coordinate the development plan, implementation, management, and evaluation of academic programs that support student, retention, and assessment strategies, including but not limited to community and campus outreach, new SSS Student Orientation, and engagement events
- Coordinate and administer assessments to identify incoming student needs, monitor and record student progress through the completion of Individual Success plans, and collaborate to develop and implement appropriate support programs based on student need patterns, services, or referrals
- Provide individualized coaching sessions for assigned studentsQualifications
- Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred : Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Leadership or Educational Administration.
- Valid Driver's license
- 2-5 years TRIO experience preferred
- Experience with curriculum implementation and teaching
- Strong and effective leadership skills
- Experience serving underrepresented student populations from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnically diverse backgrounds, low-income, first-generation studentsGraceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses : one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.All applications / resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We're looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses : the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.
