Director of TRIO Student Support Services

Director Of TRIO Student Support ServicesAre you passionate about supporting student success? Renton Technical College is seeking a Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). The Director will provide leadership and oversight for Renton Technical College's federally funded TRIO SSS Program. This position is responsible for ensuring the program's full compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, managing daily operations, supervising professional and student staff, coordinating delivery of comprehensive academic and student support services, and achieving the program's annual objectives for student retention, academic standing, graduation, and transfer. This is a full-time, and exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is housed within the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Director will collaborate across all college departments to advance RTC's Be the Place Strategic Equity Plan and commitment to student success for first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities. The Director will oversee the TRIO budget, in the amount $1.36 million. This position is grant funded and is contingent upon sustained grant funding. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $87,000 annually. The priority application date is December 5, 2025. Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions IncludeProvide overall direction, leadership, and administration of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program. Ensure compliance with federal TRIO regulations (34 CFR 646) and institutional policies. Supervise, train, and evaluate SSS staff, tutors, and student employees. Develop and manage the SSS annual budget in collaboration with the Grants Office and Business Office; ensure expenditures align with federal and institutional guidelines. Oversee recruitment, eligibility determination, selection, and retention of 140 SSS participants annually. Plan, implement, and assess student success initiatives aligned with the college's Be the Place Strategic Equity Plan. Lead program implementation of tutoring, academic success, and financial literacy services to promote persistence and completion. Develop and monitor individualized student success plans. Coordinate transfer preparation activities including university visits, application workshops, and financial aid guidance. Collect, analyze, and report participant data for the annual performance report (APR) submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. Partner with Financial Aid, Disability Resource Services, Workforce Education, Advising, Student Life and other departments to connect students with wrap-around support services. Actively participate in the College's Shared Governance structure, contributing to institutional decision-making and advancing equity-centered initiatives. Serve as the primary liaison between the SSS program and institutional departments, community agencies, and other TRIO programs. Utilize institutional research data to evaluate outcomes and continuously improve program services. Represent SSS and