Project Director, TRIO-Student Support Services

Project Director, TRIOStudent Support Services

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus, New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

202200613

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

SSC TRIO Student Support

Opening Date

05/14/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Project Director for Student Support Services will be at the forefront of transforming the college experience for first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities guiding them toward graduation and beyond. This is more than grant administration; it is an opportunity to build and lead a program that opens doors, changes trajectories, and strengthens Loyolas commitment to equity and student success.

This role will oversee all aspects of the federal SSS grant from budget management, grant writing, and reporting to data collection and supplemental funding ensuring full compliance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines and Loyola University New Orleans policies. The Project Director for Student Support Services will plan, implement, and evaluate impactful program activities while supervising and inspiring a dedicated team of staff, tutors, student employees, and volunteers. As a strategic leader, The Project Director for Student Support Services will develop and drive short- and long-range goals aligned with the Student Success Centers mission, champion resource development and communication initiatives, and serve as the SSS programs voice across university committees and within the broader New Orleans community.

Please note: TRIO-SSS is a federally funded project awarded on a 5-year basis. Loyolas current award cycle is 20252030. Continuance of the annual award is contingent upon availability of sufficient federal funding each year, as reviewed annually by the U.S. Department of Education.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as the projects administrative officer, managing all activities in accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines and University policies; implements all activities as set forth in the funded grant proposal.
• Manages the SSS budget, ensures federal regulatory compliance, and develops proposals for ongoing funding and all required reporting.
• Recruits and selects students for project participation; recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates all project staff, mentors, and associated individuals.
• Develops and implements strategic, short- and long-range programmatic plans consistent with the Student Success Centers mission; designs workshops and activities that foster academic success, personal growth, and career readiness.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders across the university, including Student Success Center directors, deans, accessible education, equity and inclusion, the library, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs.
• Collects and analyzes data to assess outcomes and drive continuous improvement; maintains student support systems and technology to monitor progress and staff interactions.
• Develops communications and resource development plans, resource manuals, and orientation sessions to support and extend SSS program initiatives.
• Advocates for first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities; implements initiatives addressing SSS-eligible students unique needs with cultural competence.
• Serves on university-wide committees and performs other duties as assigned in support of the SSS program.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum Masters Degree required in education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Doctorate Degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience in professional staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
• At least five (5) years of experience with federal TRIO programs, Student Support Services (SSS), or similar programs for disadvantaged college students.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing educational support projects, preferably TRIO SSS projects.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Strong background in advocating for underrepresented students and promoting access and success in higher education.
• Experience implementing initiatives to address SSS-eligible students unique needs and challenges.
• Proficiency in grant management, budget administration, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing SSS projects.
• Experience designing and implementing student development projects, workshops, and activities that foster academic success, personal growth, and career readiness.
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to assess project outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements related to SSS projects.
• Experience preparing and submitting accurate and timely reports to meet federal reporting obligations.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to work effectively with a diverse student population, understanding and addressing the unique needs of first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.
• Evidence of strong administrative skills, computer literacy, grant writing, budget management, project planning, and assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in students and their persistence.
• Experience with diagnostic and assessment tools preferred.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accomodations.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veterans status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Loyola University - New Orleans