Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services; Disabilities

Overview

Job : 292559

Location: Statesboro, Georgia;
Georgia Southern - Savannah;
Georgia Southern - Hinesville

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, the University has a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 designation and serves more than 29,500 students from across the U.S. and internationally. Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment with three campuses:
Statesboro, Armstrong (Savannah), and Liberty (Hinesville).

The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds additional professional accreditations. Georgia Southern is recognized for its programs and services and has been named by Forbes as an in-state employer among others.

Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development & Engagement

The Project Director will provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for the TRIO Student Support Services (Disabilities) grant program. This position is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and evaluation of program services and activities to promote student success, retention, and graduation for eligible participants. The Project Director will supervise program staff, manage the program budget, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and foster collaboration with campus and community stakeholders.

This position is time limited and 100% sponsored-funded; continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant or contract funding.

• Design, coordinate, and implement program services, activities, workshops, and cultural events
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff
• Identify and select participants; verify participant eligibility
• Fiscal management; monitor budget preparation and implementation
• Provide academic advising for up to 48 participants, including completion of the Guided Plan for Success (GPS)
• Program documentation and assessment
• Monitor academic progress and social development of program participants
• Market, publicize, and coordinate program services to students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
• Implement professional development activities
• Serve on institutional committees that provide opportunities for coordination of services with SSS
• Assure compliance with EDGAR, GPRA, GEPA, FLSA and FERPA
• Coordinate tutorial services for participation, cultural enrichment activities and graduate school tours

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, or other related fields

• Three (3) years experience teaching, academic or career advising, or academic coaching in a college setting
• Evidence of success in developing Student Support Services or similar projects
• Demonstrated leadership on a project or program designed to increase student retention, graduation, or academic achievement
• Three (3) years of budgeting experience and resource allocating
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications and database management
• Two (2) or more years of administrative experience

• Knowledge of financial aid process
• Experience with TRIO programs
• Experience writing, assessing, or reporting on federally funded programs
• Familiarity or experience with grant program compliance and records maintenance

$62,400

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or position-specific applications

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to support institutional goals and student success

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as November 25, 2025.

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• Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect
• Freedom of Expression as per USG policies

Offers of employment are contingent upon a background check, credential verification, and may include a pre-employment drug test. Employment is subject to applicable laws, BOR policies, and USG rules. Legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of employment is required. Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

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