Job Position: Director of TRIO-Student Support Services
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time

NOTE:  This is 12 month position, with Federal Funding for this program. 

Summary:
The TRIO Student Support Services Program is a federally-funded program that provides academic and personal counseling, career advisement, tutoring, mentoring, and a wide range of activities geared toward the educational enhancement, cultural enrichment, and retention of 160 first-generation, low-income students at the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
The Director facilitates the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the SSS Program. S/he provides administrative, programmatic and counseling support to meet the goals and retention objectives of the program. Primary responsibilities include: comprehensive provision of appropriate assessment, evaluation and counseling services to diverse population of program students, development of student profiles, assisting in the development of the mentoring program and working closely with key program staff, college staff and ancillary departments.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer support services program while maintaining federal guidelines.
Supervise staff of two administrators and one administrative professional.
Organize data and prepare for annual federal report. Develop yearly operating budget and track account payables and receivables.
Serve on administrative committees within College.
Evaluate progress of established federal objectives.
Work in close conjunction with Vice President of Academic Affairs to ensure accurate and efficient program evaluation and expansion.
Develop program and educational activities to meet the continually changing needs of students.
Develop and maintain academic student profiles and counseling reports, including preliminary diagnostic assessments, goal-setting, academic progress reports and service referrals.
Act as supervisory staff in the provision of individual and group counseling to students on academic, cultural, and personal issues.
Other duties are as assigned.

Qualifications:
The candidate must possess a Master Degree in education, higher education administration, counseling or a related field.
Two to five years experience working in higher education.
Experience with post secondary education and working with high-risk students, preferably students who are first generation or low income.
Experience managing a budget and monitoring expenditures.
Accurate record keeping. Must be available for evening and weekend activities.
Special consideration will be given to individuals with experience in designing, managing or implementing SSS or similar projects.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office applications.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Human Resources
College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Ave.
Bronx NY 10471
Phone: 718-405-3212
Fax: 718-405-3205
Email Address: HR@mountsaintvincent.edu