Associate Director​/Student Support Services - Teacher Prep

Position: Associate Director/ Student Support Services - Teacher Prep
Location: New Orleans

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Associate Director/ Student Support Services - Teacher Prep## Position Type:

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LSUAM AA - EM - RSS - SP - Student Support Services (Shauna Landry ))##

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Job Description:

The Associate Director of the TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (TPSSS) Program will play a pivotal role in utilizing data to support student success, implementing effective caseload management techniques, and overseeing the recruitment process. This role manages a designated at-risk caseload, ensuring high-quality support and accurate data tracking to assist students in their development of academic, non-cognitive skills, and life skills necessary for retention in college;

and ultimately graduation. Responsibilities include leading new student recruitment initiatives to ensure a program size of 140 students, oversight of caseload management among TPSSS professional staff, hiring, training, and supervising professional staff and student employees, supervision of student employees, and utilizing data to optimize program outcomes. The Associate Director facilitates clear communication, ensures alignment with program goals, and supports collaborative efforts among TPSSS staff, College of Human Sciences & Education, and other campus partners.

Maintain basic knowledge of TRIO legislation and regulations and attend trainings as assigned. Organization, attention to detail, and commitment to fostering student success and team effectiveness are also essential to this role.
** Program Leadership & Administration (40%):
*** Lead daily operations of the TPSSS program in alignment with federal grant objectives and institutional policies.
* Hire, train, and supervise 1.5 full-time program staff to ensure effective delivery of services to TPSSS participants.
* Provide ongoing coaching, supervision, and performance feedback to full-time staff to ensure consistent delivery of program services and adherence to TRIO requirements.
* Develop and implement professional development opportunities for SSS staff in conjunction with the Director, including training in caseload management, data documentation, high-impact advising practices, and compliance with federal regulations.
* Assist the SSS Director in long-term planning, evaluation, and strategic alignment of SSS initiatives.
* Oversee recruitment, eligibility verification, intake interviews, and selection process of eligible TPSSS participants.
* Manage the completion of digital and physical student files.
* Oversee and manage assignment of student caseloads to ensure comprehensive support for academic and personal success.
* Coordinate information sessions, table sits, and presentations to inform prospective students and stakeholders about the program's services and benefits.
* Maintain detailed records of student interactions, plans, and outcomes in compliance with program requirements.
* Develop and implement intervention strategies to address barriers to student success.
* Provide training to TRIO TPSSS staff, including tutors and student employees to assist the Director in meeting retention efforts and APR goals for the federal regulations.
* Monthly budget meetings with the SSS Director to aid in monitoring of program expenditures, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education and LSU fiscal responsibilities.
** Student Success & Support (25%)
*** Provide academic and personal advising to a designated at-risk caseload of TPSSS students with a focus on their persistence to graduation and teacher licensure.
* Design and coordinate teacher development workshops, tutoring, mentoring, and professional development activities tailored to TPSSS students.
* Facilitate partnerships with the College of Human Sciences & Education and other campus partners to create experiential learning opportunities for TPSSS participants.
** Data Assessment & Reporting (25%):
*** Utilize data proactively to address student needs.
* Use data-driven insights to develop strategies that support student retention, graduation, and overall success.
* Provide the SSS Director with bi-weekly data reports that provide insight, gaps and assessments for caseload management.
* Analyze and interpret data to evaluate the…