Grays Harbor College Looking for Director for TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Full Time

Description

Grays Harbor College invites applications for a Director for TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). The Director for EOC will join a team of professionals making transformative moves to improve career development, college access, academic success, and enrollment in post-secondary programs for TRIO students (e.g. students who identify as first-generation, historically underrepresented, low-income, disabled, and/or academically underperforming, etc.). The Director for TRIO EOC project will take a lead role in ensuring the successful implementation of our recently approved 5-year federal grant which is currently funded through September 30, 2026. The Director has the responsibility to provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of grant personnel and all programming and curriculum design for the project. The Director is responsible for project administration, fiscal management, assessment and Federal reporting.

Work Location: The primary work location is the main campus in Aberdeen, with regular travel to our campuses located in Raymond and Illwaco.

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year. 

About the College .

Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit https://www.ghc.edu/hr

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Administers the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
  • Develop program policies and procedures that will promote the success of participating students
  • Plan, develop, monitor and manage the budget and ongoing compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and college fiscal rules and procedures.
  • Prepare annual performance reports based on federal guidelines.
  • Liaison with TRIO EOC Program Specialist in Washington DC.
  • Implement a comprehensive participant database for reporting and tracking.
• Supervise TRIO Educational Advisor (Support Specialists level) and Tutoring staff
  • Hire, train and, direct staff to carry out TRIO EOC project activities.
  • Evaluate and conducting staff performance reviews
  • Implement staff development and staff performance improvement initiatives
  • Provide leadership for grant-funded staff.
• Supervise, oversee and coordinate the creation of all programming and curriculum in TRIO, including but not limited to:
  • Delivery of project-specific workshops
  • Participate in the planning of activities and events with program staff
  • Take part in creating an annual schedule of activities, workshops, events and special occasions for educational and cultural enrichment.
  • Create policy and curriculum recommendations for outreach programs.
  • Lead, oversee, or assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of events and initiatives
  • Develop, implement, supervise, and assess student outreach for the project.
•  Ensure the federal TRIO EOC project achieves its approved objectives by developing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the strategies employed to meet each projects’ objectives in compliance with their approved proposal, federal legislation, regulations, and guidance; campus policies, and department protocols.
  • Review, revise, and recommend protocols designed to enhance operational efficiency and programmatic transparency.
  • Maintain accurate audit-ready records (e.g., applications, service delivery, financial transactions, inventory, etc.).
  • Monitor and account for the resources and inventories under supervision consistent with campus policies and procedures.
  • Screen applications and eligibility requirements and make recommendations for participation in the TRIO EOC project.
  • Complete and submit accurate monthly, annual, and other reports.
  • Monitor security of and access to databases, student records, and other sensitive information.
• Participate in hiring recommendations for review.
• Manage a caseload of project participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and collaborations with community organizations, educational organizations, and campus units.
• Submit purchase requests for budget and signature approval.
• Attend meetings and events as requested.
• Maintain active participation in state, regional, and/or national associations.
• Give regular presentations on services and topics related to the position for internal and external stakeholders.
• Overnight travel, evening and weekend may be required.
• Assume additional duties as needed to further the mission and meet the operational demands of the department.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with disadvantaged students and diverse populations
• Program administration to include managing staff and budgets
• Knowledge of strategies for assessing the academic needs of limited income, first-generation students, and/or historically underrepresented student groups
• Two years’ experience providing direct support services in a social services or educational setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Similar background characteristics to the participant population being served
• Experience with designing, managing and implementing federal programs
• Knowledge of computerized databases
• Experience with virtual tools for distance delivery education, as well as Zoom and social media applications.
• Grant management experience
• Bilingual language ability

Supplemental Information

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
• Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire.