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Davidson-Davie Community College

Director, TRIO Talent Search

Davidson-Davie Community College, Apex, North Carolina, United States, 27502


JOBDavidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The Director of Talent Search leads the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the federally funded Talent Search Program. This full-time, 12-month position is supported by a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education and will be based on the College’s Davidson Campus, with regular travel to Thomasville and Lexington City Schools. The Director reports to the Senior Director of Student Engagement & Success and is responsible for the following:Collaborates with Thomasville and Lexington City Schools administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute initiatives aimed at improving high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment.Ensures compliance with program requirements, including policy development, federal report submissions, and maintenance of accurate and confidential student records.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations and resources available for program participants.Develops and coordinates programming that offers academic, financial, career, and personal assistance to participants and their parents.Acts as a community liaison, organizing and leading planning and review meetings with Talent Search staff, Davidson Davie Community College TRiO office, guidance counselors, and community partners.Manages the student identification system and the applicant selection process, including the development of workshops for participants and families.Supervises Talent Search staff, overseeing training, professional development, and performance evaluations to ensure effective service delivery.Conducts team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, and assess program progress, while also meeting one-on-one with staff.Participates in meetings with Davidson Davie Community College leadership to discuss program policies, resource allocation, and operational issues.Collaborates with the college's marketing department to promote the Talent Search Program and implement outreach strategies to engage potential participants and stakeholders.Evening and weekend work may be required to fulfill program objectives and support participants.Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of schools, campus and College locations; travel between schools and campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers. A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible students and career opportunities.DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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