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Illinois State University

Assistant Director, University College /SSS Project Director

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $64K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Assistant Director, University College / SSS Project Director to provide administrative and programmatic leadership for the TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) program. The role involves setting goals and strategic plans, hiring and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, facilitating grant proposals, and collaborating with various campus constituencies and the federal government.

Highlights

  • Provide leadership for the TRIO/SSS program and serve on the University College leadership team.
  • Hire and supervise TRIO/SSS employees in cooperation with University College Director.
  • Work with external campus groups and the US Department of Education to meet program goals.
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Education guidelines and assist with grant proposal writing.
  • Master's degree required, preferably in Education, College Student Personnel, or a related field.
  • At least two years of experience in educational administration or TRIO grant programs.
  • Preferred skills include grant writing, communication, teamwork, multitasking, and working with diverse populations.
  • Proficiency with essential office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and mainframes.
  • Salary ranges from $60,000 to $63,660 annually.
  • Grant-funded position with guaranteed funding from August 2025 to August 2026, potentially renewable annually through 2030.