TRIO Project Coordinator

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 003520 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title TRIO Project Coordinator Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Time Limited - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 $55,000 - $60,000 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 TRIO Project Coordinator is the primary resource for Student Success Services (SSS) Participants throughout their college career.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations and student-facing implementation of the TRIO-SSS grant, focusing on the direct execution of recruitment, eligibility, and academic support services. This role is responsible for the full participant intake pipeline, which includes identifying eligible students via Slate, conducting needs assessments, and verifying federal compliance through financial aid and disability documentation. Operationally, the Coordinator maintains the program's digital infrastructure-managing participant databases, tracking engagement logs, and utilizing EAB Navigate to monitor academic persistence and graduation milestones. As a lead practitioner, they formulate and execute the program's outreach strategy through targeted social media and university events, while providing intensive secondary advising to guide students through the "Passport to Success" curriculum. By reconciling engagement data and maintaining audit-ready files, the Coordinator ensures the operational integrity required for the Director's federal reporting and the program's continued funding.

• Recruit applicants, verify eligibility, and interview candidates for the TRIO SSS Program.
• Communicate with SSS participants not currently in Good Academic Standing
• Meet with SSS participants to complete the Passport to Success
• Create and update participant files
• Serve as a secondary advisor for SSS participants
• Advertise TRIO SSS to prospective students and to the general campus community

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master's or terminal degree
• 2+ years of experience in higher education
• Proficiency in data collection and database management

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Prior experience working with TRIO or other college access programs for low-income and first-generation students
• Knowledge of case management services and advising students on college course selection, financial aid application processes, and graduate school or career exploration
• Knowledge of student information systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences and campus stakeholders
• Personal experience overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants

• Charlotte encourages individuals who have succeeded in overcoming challenges similar to those of the targeted population to apply. Applicants should address this in their cover letter.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents (this is optional, not a requirement).

Posting Open Date 05/08/2026 Posting Close Date 06/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 08/03/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date 09/24/2026 Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech 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)

• • Do you have a master's or terminal degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least 2 years of professional experience in higher education?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document