Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for the Director of TRIO and Accessibility
Services. Administers and supervises the federal Student Support Services TRIO grants
programmatic, personnel and budget functions. This position serves as an academic advisor and
coordinates accessibility services. The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the College in
achieving its vision and mission. Student focus, college service, and a willingness to assist as
needed are expectations for all employees.
The Director of TRIO and Accessibility Services reports to the VP of Student Services &
Athletics. The starting salary for this position is $65,361.69.
The College offers a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision insurance Health
Care Benefits, retirement benefits, and employee paid leave programs. It is important that there is
recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from
our candidate. Non-Affiliated Benefits
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manages the federal Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO grant budget, monitors grant
expenditures and disbursements in accordance with program objectives, as well as federal,
state, and institutional policies.
• Maintains current knowledge base of SSS and accessibility services legislation, including
regular attendance at national and regional conferences.
• Generates timely financial reports and statements, and completes annual program reports
in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates grant staff.
• Conducts day to day administration and management of SSS TRIO Program which
provides support services to students meeting the federal requirements of first generation
status, qualifying taxable income, and students with disabilities, including directly
recruiting and selecting program participants.
• Develops, implements, supervises, and evaluates events and activities in accordance with
program goals and objectives, to enhance participants academic skills, increase retention,
graduation and transfer rates, and facilitate participants entrance into baccalaureate
institutions.
• Creates, instructs, and monitors effectiveness of SSS course.
• Develops, supervises and maintains an efficient system of admission, monitoring of
academic progress and service records on participants in accordance with federal
regulations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (contd)
• Serves as a primary advisor for SSS participants, meets with SSS participants to keep
current on academic needs and progress.
• Supervises the role of all consultants and external evaluators of the grant.
• Serves as liaison with governmental offices and campus units connected with the program.
• Serves on a variety of committees associated with the SSS program and its participants.
• Prepares continuation grant applications.
• Disseminates information about SSS services provided by the college in conjunction with
GCCs marketing plan, and regularly explores new dissemination opportunities.
• Manages and updates SSS webpage located on GCCs website.
• Serves as a general student advisor.
• Collects and maintains accessibility documentation, determines services, and maintains
files for all students.
• Oversees all testing services through the ACES Center.
• Occasionally day and overnight travel required with and withoutstudentsfor programming
and campus visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability To:
• Provide technical leadership in SSS programs.
• Work with diverse populations.
• Develop and maintain budgets, keep records, write reports.
• Research, interpret, and integrate knowledge into operating the SSS program.
• Ensure adherence to grant rules, regulations and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Operate a PC and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of SSS programs.
• Characteristics and needs of SSS student population.
• Grant applications and administration.
• Applicable laws and regulations pertaining to SSS program and accessibility services.
• TRIO rules, grant requirements, and procedures.
• Budgeting, record keeping and report writing.
• College operations.
• Academic advising.
• Community college philosophy and mission.
• Collegiate accessibility services.
Required Qualifications:
• Masters degree required. Degree in Educational Administration, Student Personnel
Services, Psychology (or related social science degree), or related Research preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of experience in grant management, preferably in TRIO programs, SSS
preferred.
• Grant writing experience.
• Three years of experience in higher education administration, working with disadvantaged
students
This full-time, non-affiliated position is 75% grant funded and 25% institutionally funded and
will be funded until August 31, 2025. This is currently year two of a five-year grant cycle.
Continuation of this position is dependent on a successful grant proposal. We have had four
consecutive renewals of our original grant from 2001.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, stand, and
climb. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands
and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to
extreme heat or cold may be experiences.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor conditions. The
job may require work on scaffolding or high places. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
Dont just work here... Live here.
About Our College:
Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. Its a place to be. As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in Michigans
Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering university-level
quality.
Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused philosophy.
Gogebic Community Colleges “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and
build extraordinary futures.
A Bold Place to Work…
Gogebic is more than a community college… Its a college community—known for supportive
leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees.
A community institution at the heart of our regions workforce, the College and its graduates uplift
not only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high standards
with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to make a stand
for your career…and make a difference in the lives of students.
Gogebics Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural,
economic, and social success for our students and region.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email,
or mailed in one envelope to the Human Resources Office:
1. Letter of interest
2. Detailed resume
3. GCC Application Form
4. Three references with current contact information
5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
6. Other relevant material
careers@gogebic.edu
Debbie Janczak, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 307-1324
Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
