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TITLE:

Assistant Director, TRiO

DEPARTMENT:

TRiO Student Support Services

SALARY RANGE:

$50,000 - $56,000

Description of Duties

The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton invites qualified applicants for a full-time staff position in the TRIO Department beginning September 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director for TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) provides holistic advising and program support to first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities in accordance with SSS grant objectives. This position is responsible for managing daily operational tasks for the TRiO Office, providing academic advising to a caseload of approximately 75–200 students, overseeing student workers, preparing program data reports, and coordinating student workshops in collaboration with campus partners.

  • Manage daily operations of the TRiO SSS program in coordination with the Director.
  • Monitor and track program activities to ensure compliance with federal grant regulations and up-to-date program interventions.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for internal and U.S. Department of Education federal reporting purposes (Excel and Starfish).
  • Assist with the recruitment and selection of TRiO participants.
  • Provide academic advising, personal support, and resource referrals for a caseload of approximately 75–200 program participants.
  • Assist students in developing academic plans, improving study skills, and navigating financial aid processes.
  • Advocate for students’ academic and personal needs within the campus community.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate student workshops on topics such as academic skills, financial literacy, career readiness, and wellness.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to deliver workshop content.
  • Attend program related conferences and workshops.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work or related field or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
  • At least 3 years’ experience working with first-generation, low-income students, and/or students with disabilities.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a student support setting.

Candidate should exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of academic and financial aid requirements and procedures.
  • Excellent organizational skills and project management skills.
  • Knowledge of the unique barriers faced by first generation students, low-income students and students with disabilities and their intersectional backgrounds.
  • Understanding of student success software (i.e. Starfish).
  • Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work or related field.
  • Prior experience in a TRiO program or similar federally or state funded programs.
  • At least 5 years’ experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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