Program Manager, TRIO ETS College Bound

The TRIO Educational Talent Seach (ETS) Program Manager serves in a dual role, providing both programming oversight and direct student support services. This position includes comprehensive responsibilities as an Advisor, (to provide advisement regarding career, Post-secondary education (PSE), and financial aid needs to eligible program participants who attend the target junior high and high schools; develop and conduct workshops and program activities; plan and implement campus visits and field trips; contribute to the development and implementation of program goals and objectives; advisor will serve students at some combination of the following target schools: Valley JHS, West Lake JHS, Granger HS; Hunter JHS, Kennedy JHS, and Hunter HS; Jefferson JHS, Kearns JHS, and Kearns HS; Northwest Middle, and West HS (subject to change); some evening and weekend activities may be required; travel to multiple sites and work with minimal supervision), while also fulfilling the leadership and administrative duties of a Program Manager. The Program Manager ensures TRIO ETS meets all federal goals and compliance requirements, manages program operations and staff, provides training and support to full-time and part-time TRIO ETS staff, and contributes to the overall success of the program and its participants. This is a grant funded position. Advising & Student Support Responsibilities - Case management model to advise and assist prospective first-generation college students, low-income, and students with disabilities in identifying academic and career goals. - Academic and career advising theory and practice. - Student development theory and practice, learning strategies, and advising techniques. - Higher education environment and Student Affairs functions including enrollment procedures, financial aid procedures, academic program requirements, college resources, college policies and procedures. - Financial Aid scholarship and scholarship application process and resources. - Utah public education core curriculum and high school graduation requirement requirements. Interpretation of assessment instruments (career, academic, and personal interest). - Higher education programs and opportunities, especially those within Utah. - Career exploration, values clarification, and goal setting. Impact of culture on learning, learning styles, and strategies. - Demonstrated respect for and understanding of the needs of the TRIO ETS target population. - Computer operation and data systems knowledge and skills (including MS Office, Power BI, and Adobe Suite). - Program development and implementation, event planning and management scheduling. - Outreach, communication, and facilitation skills. - Documentation of eligibility and services. Work with confidential and sensitive information. - Work independently and as a team member and manage multiple projects. - Tutor training, peer training, and peer leadership training and workshop presentations. - Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the Co llege. - Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. Program Management Responsibilities - Manage the daily operations of the TRIO TS program in alignment with federal TRIO grant regulations and institutional policies. - Supervise part-time staff. Coordinate training and professional development, in conjunction with TRIO ETS assistant director, for TRIO ETS staff. - Lead the development and implementation of outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies. - Oversee program compliance, ensuring that all federal objectives and performance indicators are met or exceeded. - Collaborate with department leadership to manage the program budget and expenditures, ensuring fiscal compliance with grant regulations. - Collect, analyze, and report program data for federal performance reports, internal assessments, and evaluations. - Representing TRIO ETS on SLCC, target school, and school district committees and other partnerships - Promote the program through presentations, marketing materials, and collaborative efforts with target schools, target school districts, and community organizations. - Ensure the continuous improvement of program services and student outcomes through evaluation and strategic planning.