Director of College Access Programs

🇺🇸 Evansville, Indiana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $74K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Southern Indiana is hiring a Director of College Access Programs to lead strategic and operational direction for TRIO Programs and the Pathways to USI initiative, with the role split evenly between the two. The position oversees program staff, budgets, compliance, and assessment while building partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand college access for underserved students.

Highlights

Lead TRIO Programs and the Pathways to USI initiative in a 50/50 shared role spanning strategy, staffing, and budget.
Supervise and mentor program staff, graduate assistants, and student employees across both programs.
Build partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and campus partners to expand college access.
Oversee the Pre-Screagle Summer Institute, a summer-bridge program supporting first-year transition and academic readiness.
Monitor student outcomes and use data to guide program improvement and interventions.
Ensure TRIO program compliance with federal regulations, grant requirements, and reporting deadlines.
Develop and reconcile program budgets and participate in grant continuation applications.
Require a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field plus five or more years of progressively responsible higher education experience.
Offer a salary of $70,000–$74,000 per year, with benefits including tuition waiver, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and access to campus wellness facilities.
Serve in a grant-funded position running through August 31, 2030, requiring periodic local, regional, and national travel.