Director of TRiO Educational Opportunity Centers
SUMMARY
Reporting to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Project Director Serves as immediate supervisor of SUSLA EOC project and is responsible for the development and implementation of all project activities of the SUSLA EOC project, including initiation and approval of all budget transactions, assuring compliance with all regulations and assurances necessary for operation of the SUSLA EOC project and providing training and staff professional development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees daily operations of the department, staff, and services within the Educational Opportunity Center.
- Scheduling and assignments of Educational Specialists/Data Entry personnel and their duties
- Maintain program documentation requirements and data input.
- Manages the operational budgets in compliance with University and Federal regulations.
- Design, plan, and implement a comprehensive service plan for individual participants to meet student learning outcomes and achieve career goals.
- Develop relationships with Community Partners, including an understanding of their outside supports, to identify resource/supportive needs and communicate those needs and appropriate information to provide most effective service delivery possible.
- Developing policies and procedures for EOC information and assistance activities.
- Prepares and submit TRiO project census and performance reports to the University and the U.S. Department of Education.
- Assist with bridging students from adult literacy to further education, military, or employment.
- Assures compliance with all regulations and assurances necessary for operation of the SUSLA EOC project.
- Recruitment for EOC Program participants.
- Provide oversight to the EOC Orientation
- Coordinate transportation with shuttle driver and students to ensure students are properly picked up and dropped off at their home.
- Roles and duties vary and involve a mix of interpersonal, administrative and advocacy work. Depending on the setting, and case-by-case issues, daily duties may include meeting with students to identify and discuss their problems and providing support/advice in a one-on-one or group setting.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling or related fields/disciplines from an accredited institution; a minimum of 3 years of administrative or supervisory experience in social services, counseling, federal program administration or related fields. Work in TRiO programs preferred. Technical knowledge required. Must have proven grant writing experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a case manager in an adult education, job placement, vocational skills training, or welfare-to-work program.
- Knowledge of job training, education, and social service referral resources
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong computer skills, flexibility, and ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work independently.
- A non-judgmental attitude
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Initiative and leadership qualities, with the ability to relate to young people.
TYPE: Full-time
COMPENSATION: $50,000-$56,510
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins August 4, 2025 and continues until position is filled.
- The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
- Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
91pro视频 at Shreveport, an institution within the 91pro视频 and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the 91pro视频 System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the 91pro视频 System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the 91pro视频 System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the 91pro视频 System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.