CareerPlan

TRIO Pre-College Programs Director

Ames, IA, USFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide leadership and oversight for the Talent Search and Upward Bound programs to support college access and educational achievement for high school students.

Role type

Manager of federally funded pre-college access programs

Builds

College access and academic success outcomes for high school students

Domain

Higher Education / Federal Student Support Programs

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Program administration, staff supervision, grant management, budget oversight, federal compliance, partnership development, data analysis

Preferred skills

PhD in counseling/education, TRIO program experience, grant writing, K-12 partnership building

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for Talent Search and Upward Bound programs; Supervise professional and student staff; Oversee program budgets and grant-funded resources; Ensure compliance with federal regulations and reporting standards; Develop partnerships with K-12 schools and community organizations; Lead data collection and performance reporting; Represent programs in outreach and community engagement.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership