Director of Summit Scholars

Director Of Summit Scholars

McHenry County College

$76,193.21 - $116,686.02 Annually

Crystal Lake, IL

Administrator

40 Hours I Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends. This is a grant funded position.

Position Summary

The Director of Summit Scholars provides leadership, direction and oversight of the U.S. Department of Education grant funded program to ensure a successful implementation. This includes coordinating multiple simultaneous project activities in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to all applicable state and federal requirements, overseeing the preparation and submission of required fiscal and performance reports, supervising the collection and analysis of data to evaluate progress toward the achievement of project goals and objectives, and communicating outcomes to all stakeholders. The project Director will also spend part of his or her time providing direct services to TRIO SSS participants as a coach. Direct Reports : Coordinator of Summit Scholars, Summit Scholars Coach.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of the design, evaluation, collaboration, leadership, implementation and management for all aspects of the TRIO SSS program in accordance with federal regulations and grant objectives
• Providing leadership, support, and supervision, is responsible for the hiring and management of program staff.
• Develop and manage the fiscal responsibilities for TRIO SSS operations, including budget preparation and administration, grant request preparation and administration, purchase orders, approval of expenditures, and report reconciliation
• Communicate with the designated Program Officer through the U.S. Department of Education in a timely manner
• Interpret and apply the U.S. Department of Education Regulations and Guidelines to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality in alignment with college policies and procedures
• Monitor and evaluate performance objectives and uses data to make programmatic adjustments and improvements
• Identify, recruit, select, and maintain enrollment of the specified number of eligible students per the requirements of the TRIO SSS program
• Develop and implement strategies to track all participants who are eligible and selected to participate in the program
• Develop and promote special events, seminars, and workshops including, but not limited to, faculty and staff professional development activities, student engagement events, and outreach activities
• Maintain a caseload of participants within the grant project
• Develop support systems and mechanisms to achieve program goals as outlined in the program proposal
• In collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Public Relations, oversee the development of marketing, publication, and media initiatives to enhance program operations
• Represent TRIO SSS on campus committees, advocating for and supporting the needs of the program
• Prepare and complete reports required by the College, state, and federal authorities
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish TRIO SSS program responsibilities and activities
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications :

Skills and Specifications :

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.

Benefits

McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time Administrators, including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Administrator Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.

The College waives tuition and fees for any full-time employee who takes credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.