Program Director for TRIO
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- 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: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
003519 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Working Title |
Program Director for TRIO |
| Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
| 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 |
The Program Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the federally funded
TRIO-
SSS program, ensuring strict fiscal and regulatory compliance with
EDGAR and
GEPA standards. This role is responsible for the dual mission of managing a complex federal grant-including budget reconciliation via Banner Finance and the authorship of the Annual Performance Report-while driving institutional student success through campus-wide collaborations and the
TRIO Council. The Director oversees the entire participant lifecycle, from high-level data governance and recruitment via Slate to providing secondary academic advising and intervention through
EAB Navigate. Additionally, the position holds full supervisory authority over the Project Coordinator and student staff, establishing the annual goals and operational framework necessary to meet the university's 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
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| 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.
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| 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: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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| Posting Open Date |
03/04/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
03/25/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Proposed Hire Date |
05/01/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
09/24/2026 |
| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
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Have you completed a Master's degree or a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, JD, MD, etc.)?
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Do you have five or more years of experience working with TRIO or other college access programs for low-income and first-generation students?
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Do you have three or more years of experience managing personnel, budgets, and programs?
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Mar 04, 2026