Assistant Director (TRIO SSS - Teacher Preparation)

Company: Northeastern Illinois University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. Job Summary: Under administrative direction of the Executive Director for TRIO Student Support Services, the Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination of the recruitment, enrollment and academic support of program participants for the SSS - Teacher Preparation program. Reports to the SSS Executive Director. Job Description: Assist in supervising project programming, budget management, recruitment initiatives and social media presence for SSS. Responsible for academic monitoring and follow-up tracking. Collect and organize data necessary for program effectiveness. Hire, supervise, train and evaluate SSS Advisor, Peer Coach, and faculty coaches. Develop, implement and evaluate tracking system for enrollment/academic progress. Serve as academic advisor for program participants. Assist with the coordination of developmental education (Math, English or Reading) for program participants. Assist SSS Executive Director in the writing of reports, evaluations, and budgets. Collect, monitor and maintain participant records. Assist in coordinating process of recruiting and selecting SSS participants. Meet with SSS Participants regularly to monitor progress and complete a Student Success Plan for each participant. Provide support to program participants regarding graduate school admissions, and financial aid. Provide academic advising, career, financial literacy, and scholarship activities for SSS participants. Assist in developing and implementing new participant orientations for SSS. Support establishing and maintaining collaborative efforts both on and off campus to identify scholarship/job shadowing/internship opportunities for SSS participants. Provide support for the completion and submission of Annual Performance Reports for the SSS Program. Design and implement activities and services designed to increase retention and graduation rates of SSS program participants. Coordinate collaborative student-driven activities between TRIO Programs including conferences and graduate school visits. Perform job duties and responsibilities on campus. Serve on committees as assigned or supported by the SSS Executive Director. Participate in related professional organizations related to TRIO programs. Participate in state, regional and national TRIO conferences. Perform other duties as assigned by the SSS Executive Director. Minimal Qualifications: Master’s degree in education, counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, student personnel, or a related field. Extensive knowledge of recruitment, academic mentoring, follow-up tracking. Minimum two years of experience in a student support services setting in four-year college or university. Strong verbal and written communication. Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois State Education Licensure requirements. Experience in developing student programming that fosters confidence-building, leadership, and academic skills. Ability to teach in individual and small group instruction settings. Demonstrated knowledge of academic, career and advising principles and practices. Experience in academic advisement in higher education or related field. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service, communication and time management skills with ability to pay attention to details and follow-through. Demonstrated initiative and experience working with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. Strong verbal and written communication. Working software knowledge, including Word, Excel, Access, student databases. Previous experience working on a federally funded program preferred. Successful experience working with college students from diverse backgrounds, including educational, socioeconomic, culturally ethnic, and physical and/or learning disabilities. Required Application Materials: To apply, please submit the following materials in one PDF file in the following order, by uploading in Workday: Screening of applicants begins immediately. Attach the following: ? Submit a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (required) ? Current Resume (required) ? Three (3) current professional references; include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail address (required) This position requires a background check. Salary Range $55,000 - $63,000 ? Benefits University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. Transcripts Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews. Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

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