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ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is responsible for the leadership of the Student Support Services (SSS) program, a TRIO program funded through the US Department of Education. This position directs the day-to-day operations and budget of the TRIO program and is responsible for compliance with Federal and State regulations.

The Director leads the administration of the Student Support Services program ensuring compliance with all federal funding rules, college policies, and Minnesota State policies and procedures. The Director recruits and supervises professional staff and provides leadership for student programming. The Director is responsible for the budget design, expenditure of program funds, and serving as liaison with the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of Normandale Community College. The Director also serves as TRIO SSS Coach for a small group of assigned students, helping to ensure their academic progress and skill development. The Director facilitates and oversees more than a dozen events and programs on campus, including occasional field trips for SSS participants. The Director may co-teach a one-credit course, NCC 1000, Paths to College Success, as needed.

The program serves approximately 150 participant students at Normandale Community College. Eligible students include low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program develops skills and increases motivation among participants to maintain good academic standing, persist, and complete post-secondary education. All coordination, leadership and direction of each aspect of the program are the responsibility of the Director of TRIO SSS.

WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met, relocation reimbursement up to $1,000 and many professional development opportunities.

This position is also part of Middle Management Association, which outlines many additional benefits provided. Certain relocation benefits are available for this position.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.