TRIO Director (Education Coordinator I)

TRIO Director (Education Coordinator I)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Details

 Posting Summary 

Working Title  | TRIO Director (Education Coordinator I)
Role Title  | Education Coordinator I
Role Code  | 29131-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 05
Position Number  | 298R0090
Agency  | Laurel Ridge Community College
Division  | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Frederick - 069
Hiring Range  | The hiring range for this position is $57,733.00-$65,000.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time  | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Weekends and some nights may be required as needed, including overnights.
Sensitive Position  | No
Job Description  | TRIO Student Support Services is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education which serves low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled students. The TRIO Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and overall implementation of the TRIO SSS grant.

Duties include and are not limited to:
· Create and oversee federal budget, monthly meetings with the college Business Office to monitor expenditures· Create and submit federal annual and interim data reports on program outcomes· Program planning, policies, and procedures· Supervise staff of part-time office specialist, part-time tutor(s), part-time advisor, full-time advisor including onboarding and training, managing schedules, job descriptions and responsibilities, approving time off requests, providing adequate opportunities for professional development, creating and maintaining and open and positive working environment, addressing any work-related issues. Bi-weekly team meetings and one on one meetings with staff or similar structure recommended· Participate with TRIO programming on a state, regional, and national level including relations with the Department of Educations, legislative updates and meetings· Planning, organizing, and assisting with academic advising, TRIO workshops, and TRIO events throughout the academic year
· Managing TRIO Grant Aid applications including the disbursement process· TRIO intakes, evaluating applications, scheduling intake interviews, completing intake interviews, completing onboarding process for new students, monitoring program ratios and requirements per federal grant guidelines· Manage TRIO software, Blumen, inputting data, notes, records· Mange TRIO Canvas page· Recruitment of students via a variety of methods including class presentations, New Student Welcome day tables, etc.· Community outreach, presentations with constituents to promote program awareness· Partner with print services and marketing to update promotional materials, flyers, and information needed to share with Department of Ed and federal representation· Manage G5/G6 account and login per Department of Education· Maintaining on-going communication with Department of Education Program Specialist· Professional Development: state, regional, and national annual conferences, plus various virtual national learning opportunities· Attend State and Regional board meetings for TRIO programming· Attend monthly COE State Leadership and Government Relations meetings
· Coordinate with procurement office to purchase supplies, tickets, submit speaker agreements, and sign necessary contracts with various organizations and companies to provide goods and services to TRIO students and personnel· Coordinate with Foundation Office to ensure TRIO donations and outside funding is utilized appropriately· Attend academic advising meetings and collaborate with Director of Academic Advising to ensure TRIO student advising staff are adequately trained on college catalog, policies and procedures as related to academic advising· Manage the Financial Literacy class including content selection and disbursement to students· Planning and executing end of year celebration for TRIO graduates

This position is grant-funded through August 31, 2026. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Should grant funding cease, the position will be discontinued in accordance with DHRM, VCCS and college policy.

Employment is expected to commence within approximately two (2) weeks following the extension and acceptance of an offer of employment.

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $57,733.00-$65,000.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. This position is restricted with funding through August 31, 2026.The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.

Telework According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications  | Master’s degree in higher education, counseling or related field as required by the TRIO grant through the US Department of Education. Knowledge of challenges and barriers faced by diverse populations of first- generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. Knowledge of educational advising strategies, learning styles, and developing non-cognitive behaviors for success for SSS Eligible Students. Skilled in program development that supports student retention and success Knowledge of practices of administrative organization and management of grant-based programs including supervising staff and management of federal budget. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, rules, and regulations as related to federal grant programs including federal compliance with record keeping and reporting.

Additional Considerations  | Experience working in higher education or related educational setting preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | Yes
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | CLS_3937P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 08/08/2025
Job Close Date  | 08/22/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | https://laurelridge.edu/
Contact Name  | Kris Iden
Email  | kiden@laurelridge.edu
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information  |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87606

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