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

• 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.

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