<p>Job Title: TRIO Coordinator</p> <p>Department: TRIO</p> <p>Reports To: Director of TRIO & Learning Services</p> <p>Job Classification: Exempt</p> <p>FTE: 0.75 (1,560 hours per year)</p> <p>Location: Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA</p> <p>Summary: The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the successful administration of the TRIO Student Support Services federal grant program which assists first-generation, low-income, and disabled college students to graduate from the host institution and also transfer to a 4-year university. This position is 0.75FTE.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Conducts regular meetings with TRIO SSS eligible participants to educate and assist participants on program of study requirements, graduation requirements along with academic, financial aid and transfer advising. </li><li>Manages and carries out a wide variety of administrative tasks that allows for the successful administration of a federal TRIO SSS grant program. This includes (per the grant): Carrying out day-to-day operation of the Project; working with enrollment services to identify and retain participants; coordinating with other programs serving disadvantaged students; tracking all participant activity; providing recommendations regarding student grant aid awards. Advises 120 TRIO participants in conjunction with the other TRIO SSS staff. </li><li>Provides a variety of educational and other opportunities for participants to learn and grow academically and as a person. This includes grant-specific items such as developing Cultural Enrichment Events, financial literacy workshops, and organizing transfer trips. Connects with community members and other college employees to help facilitate these enrichment activities. </li><li>Prepares, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes a wide variety of data in order to successfully complete annual federal reporting and ECC benchmarks. Creates and manages compliance audits for all paper and electronic documentation. </li><li>Works and communicates professionally with others. Performs in a manner which benefits student learning. </li><li>Supports the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience: Completion of a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience required. Master's degree preferred.</p> <p>Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to cultivate good rapport and trust with a wide variety of students from diverse backgrounds. Ability to manage time effectively and accomplish tasks by stated deadlines. Knowledge of IVCCD, MCC, & Departmental operations, services, and policies. Ability to use a computer and a variety of computer software effectively. Knowledge of higher education in general and college student development specifically, especially as it relates to first-generation, low-income and disabled students.</p> <p>Base Wage: $40,000-$53,000 annually - actual salary will be based on experience and education.</p> <p>Benefit Information: This position offers a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, vacation, sick and staff development opportunities. Benefits are pro-rated based on the FTE.</p> <p>Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Administration, serving as the District Equity Officer, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5530, equity@iavalley.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.</p>