Xavier University is in the midst of formalizing a strategic enrollment plan. A key outcome of the plan will be increasing the persistence of undergraduate students. The highly successful TRIO, Student Support Services program will be an important contributor to the success of the strategic enrollment plan and retention initiatives.
TRIO Student Support Services, a federally funded program, annually serves 160 low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The program is committed to fostering a student-centered educational environment that helps students persist and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Further it provides academic, professional, financial and personal support that enables students to navigate through college. To that end, the Director leads a team of three who are committed to the holistic development of students.

2. Administer the TRIO, Student Support Services program as outlined by grant guidelines and the U.S. Department of Education.

• Provide reporting and data management as required by the U.S. Department of Education and Xavier University for program recruitment, retention, and graduation
• Build and maintain relationships with students, staff, faculty and other campus officials to aid with recruitment, retention, graduation efforts and overall success of the program
• Participate in divisional meetings and facilitate departmental staff meeting

1. Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Promise Student Programs.

2. Administer the TRIO, Student Support Services program as outlined by grant guidelines and the U.S. Department of Education.

• Provide reporting and data management as required by the U.S. Department of Education and Xavier University for program recruitment, retention, and graduation
• Build and maintain relationships with students, staff, faculty and other campus officials to aid with recruitment, retention, graduation efforts and overall success of the program
• Participate in divisional meetings and facilitate departmental staff meetings

1. Conduct program assessment and evaluation.

• Promote a practice of ongoing evaluation, assessment and improvement
• Participate in and contribute to the divisional student success/ retention related committees

1. Provide comprehensive academic, professional, personal and financial counseling to students.

• Monitor student progress and proactively intervene as needed
• Assess student strengths, needs and develop individualized plans as appropriate

1. Develop and mentor staff.

• Supervise and mentor two professional Assistant Directors (advisors) and one administrative assistant
• Support ongoing development of staff members with regular coaching and feedback
• Collaboratively define, monitor and evaluate staff performance goals

1. Develop, administer and monitor budgets.

• Effectively manage annual grant budget. Collaborate quarterly with accountant and grant services personnel to review expenditures, budget detail and process quarterly grant funding.
• Reconcile supplemental funds and all expenditures on weekly, bi-monthly and monthly basis.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid department to facilitate student financial aid allocations for students.

1. Serve on University wide committees for Admission, Financial Aid Student Success Committee.
   To ensure prompt consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website.
   Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position closes at the university’s discretion.