Program Director for TRIO
University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 04, 2026
Special Instructions
- Charlotte encourages individuals who have succeeded in overcoming challenges such as low-income, first-generation students, or other similar circumstances to those of the target population to apply. Applicants should address this in their cover letter.
- This is a time-limited position that is expected to renew through 9/24/2030.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
Position Information
Position Number:
Title: Program Director for TRIO
Designation: EHRA
Employment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5 with evening and weekend hours as needed to support student programming and office availability.
Hours per week: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Undergraduate Education (Adm)
Work Location: Colvard
Salary Range: $84,000 - $90,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The TRIO office works with students who are first-generation, low-income, or who have a disability in their transition to and progression through their undergraduate experience by providing supportive academic strategy development, financial literacy education, and transferable skills practice. Our programs and services are continuously improved through routine examination of student learning outcomes, program and service evaluations, and strategic goals.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Program Director for TRIO provides leadership, vision, and compliance for the TRIO Student Support Services program at UNC Charlotte.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the federally funded TRIO – SSS program, ensuring strict fiscal and regulatory compliance with EDGAR and GEPA standards.
- Manage a complex federal grant, including budget reconciliation via Banner Finance and authorship of the Annual Performance Report.
- Drive institutional student success through campus-wide collaborations and the TRIO Council.
- Oversee the entire participant lifecycle, from high-level data governance and recruitment via Slate to providing secondary academic advising and intervention through EAB Navigate.
- Supervise the Project Coordinator and student staff, establishing annual goals and operational frameworks to meet retention and graduation mandates for first-generation and low-income students.
Minimum Education / Experience
- Master's or terminal degree
- 5+ years working with TRIO or other college access programs for low-income and first-generation students
- 3+ years managing personnel, budgets, and programs
- Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation skills
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Project management experience.
- Supervision of federal grant programs.
- Knowledge of case management services and advising students on college course selection, financial aid application processes, and graduate school or career exploration.
- Personal experience overcoming barriers such as low-income, first-generation students, or others similar to those of the target population.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for engaging with various audiences such as current or incoming students, parents, and campus stakeholders.
Special Notes to Applicants
- Charlotte encourages individuals who have succeeded in overcoming challenges such as low-income, first-generation students, or other similar circumstances to those of the target population to apply. Applicants should address this in their cover letter.
- This is a time-limited position that is expected to renew through 9/24/2030.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
Posting Dates
- Open Date: 03/04/2026
- Close Date: 03/25/2026
- Open Until Filled: Yes
Applicant Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
- Optional Documents: Any additional supporting materials that enhance your candidacy