Assistant Director (TRIO SSS - Teacher Preparation)

The Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination of the recruitment, enrollment and academic support of program participants for the SSS - Teacher Preparation program. Reports to the SSS Executive Director.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education, counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, student personnel, or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of recruitment, academic mentoring, follow-up tracking
• Minimum two years of experience in a student support services setting in four-year college or university
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois State Education Licensure requirements
• Experience in developing student programming that fosters confidence-building, leadership, and academic skills
• Ability to teach in individual and small group instruction settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic, career and advising principles and practices
• Experience in academic advisement in higher education or related field
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service, communication and time management skills with ability to pay attention to details and follow-through
• Demonstrated initiative and experience working with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Working software knowledge, including Word, Excel, Access, student databases
• Previous experience working on a federally funded program preferred
• Successful experience working with college students from diverse backgrounds, including educational, socioeconomic, culturally ethnic, and physical and/or learning disabilities

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Sick and vacation days
• Participation in the State Universities Retirement System