Assistant Director Student Support Services and SSS: Teach

Assistant Director Student Support Services and SSS: Teach

SUMMARY

Plan, organize, and implement student-centered programming and events related to financial literacy, career planning and exploration, cultural competency, goal setting, time management, self-advocacy, study skills, and other needs to promote the retention and success of TRIO SSS participants and relevant for first-generation students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists in the orientation of all in-coming program participants.

· Maintain accurate program records and documentation of services provided.

· Plan, implement, and present various academic support workshops and field experiences including, but not limited to: financial literacy, study skills, goal setting, graduation planning, cultural competency, and career exploration.

· Provide oversight of teacher certification workshops for qualifying program participants.

· Lead, manage and advise a case load of student advises for continuous and ongoing advising to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participants (first-generation students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and students with disabilities) regarding college course completion, study abroad opportunities, financial literacy, financial aid, career exploration, graduate school enrollment, and other academic, social, personal, and cultural support.

· Coordinate recruitment activities for prospective TRIO SSS participant to include but not limited to: outreach to current students, staffing tabling events, presenting to current students and units, develop marketing strategies.

· Process potential participant applications, including screening, interviewing, and notifying students selected as participants.

· Maintain a working knowledge of Federal TRIO programs/grant policies, procedures, reporting and university policies, and other areas impacting grant objectives to sustain a quality management philosophy in serving TRIO-eligible students.

· Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly leadership reports required by the department, division, and federal agency.

· Assist with hiring, training, and supervising new hires and student workers.

· Adhere to university and grant fiscal policies and procedures ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy and guidelines at the university and as requirements of the grant.

· Assists Director in preparing grant proposals for refunding through US Department of Education.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the executive director.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

· Minimum of Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or closely related field.

· Must exhibit the interest, ability or overcome similar barriers in order to relate to disconnected students.

· Must be a person who is able to relate to students, instructors, counselors, and administration in a positive manner.

· Professional ethics related to position.

PREFERRED:

· Leadership experience at institutional, state, or regional level.

· Prior TRIO experience preferred.

· Some teaching experience preferred

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is November 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 24 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

To Apply please visit: https://seok.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/226?c=seok

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person