Senior Director for Student Support, Dr William W. Sullivan, Center for Academic
UNLV Department of Accounting, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Job Description
This position works under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Retention and Outreach and is responsible for direct oversight and administration of federally funded college‑level programs and Student Support initiatives at UNLV. Programs include TRIO Student Support Services grants, TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post‑baccalaureate Achievement Program, Title III AANAPISI, Basic Needs, Hope and Fostering Scholars, SNAP E&T, Emergency Scholarships, Food Pantry, and related projects.
The senior director is accountable for consistently meeting all objectives outlined in each grant proposal, ensuring provision of Basic Needs and Emergency Support services to current UNLV students, submitting quarterly and annual performance reports, handling participant identification and placement, promoting services, planning short and long‑term activities, directing program services, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and university mandates.
The senior director provides effective leadership and supervision to a staff of administrative faculty, classified employees, graduate assistants, temporary students, and other hourly workers; promotes collaboration among all programs housed at CAEO; maintains a well‑functioning secondary‑to‑post‑baccalaureate pipeline; and serves as an advocate and liaison with institutional, regional, state and federal agencies, community organizations and the public.
Responsibilities
Oversee and administer federally funded programs and student support initiatives.
Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements, including reporting and budgeting.
Provide Basic Needs and Emergency Support services to students, managing services such as food pantry, emergency funding, SNAP navigation and referrals.
Identify and select program participants and place them to maximize benefit.
Promote services and publicize program benefits through outreach.
Plan short‑ and long‑term program activities and maintain alignment with federal, state and university mandates.
Supervise staff, including recruitment, training and performance management.
Collaborate with CAEO leadership, university departments and community partners to ensure effective program administration.
Serve as a liaison with host institution, local, state and federal agencies and community organizations.
Contribute to grant‑related research supporting the vision and mission of CAEO.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of seven (7) years of comparable experience.
Experience coordinating or managing federally funded TRIO, GEAR UP or similar projects, including budget development and management.
Knowledge of federal compliance requirements, statutory and regulatory mandates.
Personnel supervision and staff training experience.
Proficiency in writing funding reports and grant documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of the Title III and Title IV TRIO Programs and associated legislation and regulations.
Experience with counseling and instructional evaluation methods, program coordination, marketing, and supervisory strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree and ten (10+) years of related professional experience.
Significant experience collaborating with organizational personnel and community partners on high‑level initiatives in higher education.
Direct experience managing AANAPISI, GEAR UP, social services or similar grant‑funded projects.
Advanced leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Effective time‑management and computer skills.
Experience overseeing online communication with students.
Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Benefits Of Working At UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners and dependents
Perks & Programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants
EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
Job Category
Administrative Faculty
Exempt: Yes
Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.0%
Required Attachments Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
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The senior director is accountable for consistently meeting all objectives outlined in each grant proposal, ensuring provision of Basic Needs and Emergency Support services to current UNLV students, submitting quarterly and annual performance reports, handling participant identification and placement, promoting services, planning short and long‑term activities, directing program services, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and university mandates.
The senior director provides effective leadership and supervision to a staff of administrative faculty, classified employees, graduate assistants, temporary students, and other hourly workers; promotes collaboration among all programs housed at CAEO; maintains a well‑functioning secondary‑to‑post‑baccalaureate pipeline; and serves as an advocate and liaison with institutional, regional, state and federal agencies, community organizations and the public.
Responsibilities
Oversee and administer federally funded programs and student support initiatives.
Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements, including reporting and budgeting.
Provide Basic Needs and Emergency Support services to students, managing services such as food pantry, emergency funding, SNAP navigation and referrals.
Identify and select program participants and place them to maximize benefit.
Promote services and publicize program benefits through outreach.
Plan short‑ and long‑term program activities and maintain alignment with federal, state and university mandates.
Supervise staff, including recruitment, training and performance management.
Collaborate with CAEO leadership, university departments and community partners to ensure effective program administration.
Serve as a liaison with host institution, local, state and federal agencies and community organizations.
Contribute to grant‑related research supporting the vision and mission of CAEO.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of seven (7) years of comparable experience.
Experience coordinating or managing federally funded TRIO, GEAR UP or similar projects, including budget development and management.
Knowledge of federal compliance requirements, statutory and regulatory mandates.
Personnel supervision and staff training experience.
Proficiency in writing funding reports and grant documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of the Title III and Title IV TRIO Programs and associated legislation and regulations.
Experience with counseling and instructional evaluation methods, program coordination, marketing, and supervisory strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree and ten (10+) years of related professional experience.
Significant experience collaborating with organizational personnel and community partners on high‑level initiatives in higher education.
Direct experience managing AANAPISI, GEAR UP, social services or similar grant‑funded projects.
Advanced leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Effective time‑management and computer skills.
Experience overseeing online communication with students.
Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Benefits Of Working At UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners and dependents
Perks & Programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants
EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
Job Category
Administrative Faculty
Exempt: Yes
Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.0%
Required Attachments Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
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