Indian River State College
Program Director - Educational Talent Search
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, Florida, United States, 34945
Program Director - Educational Talent Search
Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:Wellness Wonders : Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.Retirement Radiance : Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.Generous Time-Off Universe : Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.Career Launchpad : Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.Join Our Mission: Empowering the Future of Education at Indian River State College!
Are you ready to take charge and make a meaningful impact in the world of education? Indian River State College (IRSC) is on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead our grant programs and shape the future of countless students! If you're a master of multitasking, a budget-savvy leader, and a people person with a passion for education, this might just be your dream job.What You'll Do:
Lead with Purpose : Manage daily operations, budgets, and program responsibilities for our grant programs.Make an Impact : Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that align with our goals and objectives.Build Relationships : Engage with the campus community, local schools, and external stakeholders to create a supportive network for student success.Guide the Future : Provide academic advising, career guidance, and financial literacy services to help students achieve their dreams.Stay Ahead of the Game : Prepare reports, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines—because you know the details matter!What You Bring:
Education & Experience : A Master’s degree in education or a related field, plus at least three years of experience in staff supervision, budget management, and program development.Expertise : Knowledge of federal grant programs, experience with TRIO programs, and a knack for compliance and reporting.Leadership Skills : The ability to lead a team, manage multiple tasks, and foster positive relationships across the board.Communication : Stellar written and verbal communication skills—because you'll be the go-to person for program updates and success stories!If you're ready to lead with passion, inspire with purpose, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's change the world, one student at a time.JOB SUMMARY:Under administrative supervision, this position manages the daily operations, budget, and program responsibilities for the assigned grant program or functional area for Indian River State College (IRSC) in compliance with IRSC and federal guidelines. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program or function; manage budget and fiscal responsibilities, ensures programmatic or functional and fiscal compliance, and supervises assigned personnel. This role involves designing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring educational programs to serve the target population in alignment with grant goals and objectives. Trains, supervises, and evaluates program staff; maintaining confidentiality of information encountered in the course of business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees. Initiates effective marketing techniques to promote the program throughout the institution and the community.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides leadership for the implementation of grant programs including, objectives, methods, reporting, and evaluations. Coordinates and collaborate on assigned program activities to optimize student and program success.Identifies and recruits qualified youth to participate in the post-secondary pipeline program to meet program requirements and objectives. Develops and implements program procedures that adhere to IRSC, federal, and state guidelines.Develops formative and summative reporting for program evaluation. Administers program evaluations by collecting, interpreting, and maintains evaluation of the program.Develops and maintains positive relationships with the campus community, collaborates with IRSC departments on program activities, and engages with internal stakeholders.Develops and maintains positive relationships with local schools, school districts, community partners, agencies, and other external key stakeholders.Provides academic advising services, develops individualized service plans, and delivers college, career, financial aid and economic literacy services, and educational opportunity programming aligned to the IRSC model.Prepares the Annual Performance Report under the supervision of the IRSC Grants Office and Associate Vice President of Student Life ensuring alignment to IRSC protocols.Prepares continual budgets and competitive program continuation proposals. Manages and tracks expenditures and accounts with fiscal prudence ensuring compliance with IRSC protocols.Reports regularly to the Associate Vice President for Student Life on the program’s overall attainment of project objectives and any corrective action(s) needed.Completes all other duties and as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or a related area discipline from an accredited institution;Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in the areas of staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting and compliance with federal regulations;Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience with federal grant programs (similar to Educational Talent Search), academic support, or similar programs for disadvantaged low-income, potential first-generation college students;Demonstrate a willingness to work in an integrated team approach to academic program management;Working knowledge and understanding of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) specific to compliance, cost principles, and administrative responsibilities that govern TRIO programs;Proven experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications;Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented;Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated;Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills;Ability to successfully respond to “Request for Proposals”;Ability to administer and manage federal educational outreach related programs;Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) necessary to provide information to the administration, faculty, staff, and students regarding program services and information;Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Program participants.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.Classification
StaffSupervisory
YesFLSA Exempt
YesEmployment Type
RegularCompensation and Application Deadline
Pay range starts at $58,002.81 | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.
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Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:Wellness Wonders : Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.Retirement Radiance : Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.Generous Time-Off Universe : Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.Career Launchpad : Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.Join Our Mission: Empowering the Future of Education at Indian River State College!
Are you ready to take charge and make a meaningful impact in the world of education? Indian River State College (IRSC) is on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead our grant programs and shape the future of countless students! If you're a master of multitasking, a budget-savvy leader, and a people person with a passion for education, this might just be your dream job.What You'll Do:
Lead with Purpose : Manage daily operations, budgets, and program responsibilities for our grant programs.Make an Impact : Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that align with our goals and objectives.Build Relationships : Engage with the campus community, local schools, and external stakeholders to create a supportive network for student success.Guide the Future : Provide academic advising, career guidance, and financial literacy services to help students achieve their dreams.Stay Ahead of the Game : Prepare reports, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines—because you know the details matter!What You Bring:
Education & Experience : A Master’s degree in education or a related field, plus at least three years of experience in staff supervision, budget management, and program development.Expertise : Knowledge of federal grant programs, experience with TRIO programs, and a knack for compliance and reporting.Leadership Skills : The ability to lead a team, manage multiple tasks, and foster positive relationships across the board.Communication : Stellar written and verbal communication skills—because you'll be the go-to person for program updates and success stories!If you're ready to lead with passion, inspire with purpose, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's change the world, one student at a time.JOB SUMMARY:Under administrative supervision, this position manages the daily operations, budget, and program responsibilities for the assigned grant program or functional area for Indian River State College (IRSC) in compliance with IRSC and federal guidelines. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program or function; manage budget and fiscal responsibilities, ensures programmatic or functional and fiscal compliance, and supervises assigned personnel. This role involves designing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring educational programs to serve the target population in alignment with grant goals and objectives. Trains, supervises, and evaluates program staff; maintaining confidentiality of information encountered in the course of business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees. Initiates effective marketing techniques to promote the program throughout the institution and the community.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides leadership for the implementation of grant programs including, objectives, methods, reporting, and evaluations. Coordinates and collaborate on assigned program activities to optimize student and program success.Identifies and recruits qualified youth to participate in the post-secondary pipeline program to meet program requirements and objectives. Develops and implements program procedures that adhere to IRSC, federal, and state guidelines.Develops formative and summative reporting for program evaluation. Administers program evaluations by collecting, interpreting, and maintains evaluation of the program.Develops and maintains positive relationships with the campus community, collaborates with IRSC departments on program activities, and engages with internal stakeholders.Develops and maintains positive relationships with local schools, school districts, community partners, agencies, and other external key stakeholders.Provides academic advising services, develops individualized service plans, and delivers college, career, financial aid and economic literacy services, and educational opportunity programming aligned to the IRSC model.Prepares the Annual Performance Report under the supervision of the IRSC Grants Office and Associate Vice President of Student Life ensuring alignment to IRSC protocols.Prepares continual budgets and competitive program continuation proposals. Manages and tracks expenditures and accounts with fiscal prudence ensuring compliance with IRSC protocols.Reports regularly to the Associate Vice President for Student Life on the program’s overall attainment of project objectives and any corrective action(s) needed.Completes all other duties and as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or a related area discipline from an accredited institution;Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in the areas of staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting and compliance with federal regulations;Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience with federal grant programs (similar to Educational Talent Search), academic support, or similar programs for disadvantaged low-income, potential first-generation college students;Demonstrate a willingness to work in an integrated team approach to academic program management;Working knowledge and understanding of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) specific to compliance, cost principles, and administrative responsibilities that govern TRIO programs;Proven experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications;Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented;Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated;Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills;Ability to successfully respond to “Request for Proposals”;Ability to administer and manage federal educational outreach related programs;Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) necessary to provide information to the administration, faculty, staff, and students regarding program services and information;Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Program participants.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.Classification
StaffSupervisory
YesFLSA Exempt
YesEmployment Type
RegularCompensation and Application Deadline
Pay range starts at $58,002.81 | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.
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