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Job Title:

Director of the Educational Opportunity Center

Department:

Educational Opportunity Center

College/Division:

General University

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

Mercer University TRIO Program is searching for a Director of the Educational Opportunity Center.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Educational Opportunity Center directly oversees a federal TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers project serving 10+ counties in the Middle Georgia area. This includes being responsible for the supervision, training, and evaluation of staff; program development, fiscal and grant management; maintenance of student service data; maintenance of appropriate records of participants, activities, and eligibility; oversight of preparation and submittal of federal and state annual program reports and proposals for grants. The Director will directly supervise approximately five FTEs as well as additional student staff. This position reports to the Executive Director of Federal TRIO Programs and Minority Affairs.

Qualifications:

A master's degree in student affairs, public administration, social work, education, or related field and four years of outreach experience or teaching experience (combined), with at least three of which must be in providing support for the administration and management of programs serving students that are first-generation, economically disadvantaged, and/or have a disability. Candidates should also have experience with grant management and experience supervising staff.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adjust work schedule to include weekends and evenings and travel to fulfill professional obligations of overseeing program delivery and events.

• Attend training, conferences, and informational meetings as needed

• Serve as a departmental representative for various campus and community events

• Represent the University and/or the division on system-wide or community-based committees as assigned.

• Participate in divisional and university committees and task forces, including university governance processes, as assigned, nominated, and/or elected.

• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication

• Organizational skills

• Demonstrate the ability to lead a team under tight timelines and changing priorities

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform non-routine work with collaborating parties

• Excellent judgment and decisiveness, high integrity, enthusiasm, diplomacy, and tact

• Collaborative leader who engages and empowers an organized team of professionals, fostering a strong, cohesive, team environment

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work with internal and external teams and partners

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills.

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
- Credit Check
- Approved Driver's Check

Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information

Externally Funded:
This position is contingent on external funding and the length of employment in this position is dependent on continuation of these funds.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Staff Student Operations Exempt

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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