Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional WV READY EOC Project Director who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.

Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of External Affairs/Chief of Staff. The position will work collaboratively with management, faculty and staff within the department and college to serve the best interests of the students.

This role is full-time exempt, position and serves at the will and pleasure of the College President. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package as well as 401 K employer contributions and a robust vacation and sick leave accrual plan.

New River Community and Technical College provides a work environment dedicated to helping our students achieve academic and career goals.

If you are interested in making a difference in students' lives, we want to hear from you to discuss this opportunity!

Job Summary

The WV READY Educational Opportunity Centers Project Director provides leadership and day-to-day management of New River Community and Technical College’s Educational Opportunity Centers program. Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, the Project Director leads a community focused outreach initiative designed to expand access to postsecondary education, workforce training, Registered Apprenticeships, and other educational pathways for eligible adults and out of school youth.

The Project Director is responsible for program administration, staff supervision, participant recruitment and service delivery, community partnership development, grant performance, fiscal accountability, data integrity, and compliance with federal, state, TRIO, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, and College requirements.

Nature of Work

This position requires a combination of program leadership, grant administration, staff supervision, community outreach, partnership development, participant services, and performance management. The Project Director will establish and maintain a strong EOC presence throughout the communities served by New River CTC and will regularly work with community organizations, Adult Education programs, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and other partners serving potential EOC participants.

The position requires significant travel throughout New River CTC’s service area and periodic travel throughout West Virginia for consortium activities, training, meetings, and professional development.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides overall leadership, administration, and day-to-day management of New River CTC’s WV READY EOC project in accordance with the approved grant, federal TRIO requirements, WVCCTCE requirements, and College policies and procedures.
Manages, trains, supports, and evaluates two EOC Advisors and Academic Support Coach positions funded through the grant.
Develops and implements an annual outreach and participant recruitment strategy focused on eligible adults, prospective first-generation college students, low-income individuals, out of school youth, veterans, individuals seeking to reenter education, and other populations identified in the approved grant.
Establishes and maintains active partnerships with Adult Education programs, workforce agencies, American Job Centers, community organizations, recovery programs, veteran’s organizations, corrections and reentry programs, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations serving potential EOC participants.
Oversees participant recruitment, application, eligibility determination, intake, needs assessment, individualized service planning, service delivery, follow up, and outcome documentation.
Monitors participant caseloads and staff activity to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and progress toward grant objectives.
Ensures participants receive appropriate assistance with educational and career planning, secondary credential completion, admissions applications, FAFSA and financial aid applications, financial literacy, career exploration, Workforce Pell opportunities, Registered Apprenticeships, and other post-secondary education and workforce pathways.
Monitors progress toward required project performance objectives, including secondary credential attainment, FAFSA completion, college application completion, and postsecondary enrollment, including Registered Apprenticeships.
Ensures accurate and complete participant records and timely entry of required information into the consortium’s participant tracking system.
Ensures appropriate documentation and verification of participant outcomes, including post-secondary enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse and other approved sources.
Develops and provides regular reports to the Vice President of External Affairs regarding participant recruitment, service activity, partner engagement, progress toward grant objectives, staff performance, and other key performance indicators.
Manages the New River CTC EOC budget in coordination with Institutional Advancement and the College’s Finance Office, ensuring expenditures are allowable, appropriate, documented, and consistent with the approved grant budget.
Coordinates participant travel, campus visits, career exploration activities, apprenticeship visits, FAFSA workshops, and other grant supported activities.
Serves as New River CTC’s primary operational liaison with the WV READY EOC Consortium Director, WVCCTCE, statewide technical assistance providers, evaluators, and other consortium partners.
Participates in required consortium meetings, professional development, technical assistance, monitoring, evaluation, and TRIO related training.
Works collaboratively with New River CTC Advancement and Recruitment Specialists and other appropriate College personnel while maintaining the EOC program’s distinct participant population, services, documentation, and grant responsibilities.
Coordinates with Communications staff to support public awareness, community outreach, and promotion of WV READY EOC services.
Represents New River CTC and WV READY EOC at community events, partner meetings, workforce activities, educational programs, and other outreach opportunities.
Maintains current knowledge of postsecondary admissions, financial aid and FAFSA requirements, workforce education, short term credential programs, Registered Apprenticeships, and other education and training opportunities relevant to EOC participants.
Participates in program evaluation and continuous improvement activities and implement improvement strategies when participant, staff, or program performance indicates a need for adjustment.
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all College policies and standards.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage a community-based outreach program.
Ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and evaluate staff.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish effective partnerships with educational institutions, workforce organizations, community agencies, and other stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with participants, employees, community partners, and institutional leadership.
Ability to interpret and implement grant requirements and monitor performance against established objectives.
Ability to manage budgets and resources within established grant and College requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate participant and program records and use data to monitor performance and guide program improvement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a geographically dispersed service environment.
Knowledge of postsecondary education, admissions, financial aid, FAFSA, workforce education, career pathways, and community resources.
Knowledge of West Virginia’s community and technical college, Adult Education, workforce development, Registered Apprenticeship, and community service systems preferred.
Proficiency with technology and the ability to effectively use participant tracking, case management, customer relationship management, and standard office systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, higher education, social services, workforce development, or a closely related field required.

Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education, organizational leadership, public administration, social services, or a related field preferred.

Experience

A minimum of three years of professional experience in college access, higher education, TRIO, adult education, workforce development, or a closely related educational opportunity program required.
Experience working with low income, first generation, adult learner, rural, or other underserved populations is required.
Experience in program administration, staff supervision, partnership development, grant management, or related responsibilities is required.
Experience with a federal TRIO program, particularly Educational Opportunity Centers, federal or state grant funded programs, and community-based outreach is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and recent, directly related experience may be considered.

License or Certification

Valid driver’s license required.

Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout New River CTC’s service area and periodically throughout West Virginia is required.

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of New River Community and Technical College and demonstrate these principles in their daily work.

The WV READY EOC Project Director is expected to maintain an active presence in the communities served by the program and develop relationships that increase awareness of educational and workforce opportunities among individuals who may not otherwise engage with traditional college recruitment and enrollment processes.

The Project Director is expected to maintain the confidentiality of participant and institutional information, demonstrate sound professional judgment, and ensure responsible stewardship of federal grant resources.

Mission

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

Values

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work:

Community • Integrity • Justice • Service • Scholarship

Vision

New River Community and Technical College improves students’ lives and enriches communities.

This job posting does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties required by the position. Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

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