Associate Director, Central Missouri Talent Search

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The Central Missouri Talent Search Program (CMTS), a Federal TRIO Program, aims to increase the number of economically disadvantaged youth in Columbia and Kansas City that graduate from high school and enroll in and complete postsecondary education.

Reporting to the Director of Access and Opportunity Initiatives, the Associate Director (AD) will assist with supervising the planning and implementation of all activities that lead to the accomplishment of CMTS objectives. The AD must have experience providing and/or leading direct, educational outreach programs, preferably for the target population (economically disadvantaged youth).

Key responsibilities include:
* Assist the Director with ensuring compliance with Federal law and regulations.
* Develop, coordinate, and evaluate the academic components of CMTS.
* Assist the Director with the hiring and supervision of other CMTS staff (advisors, tutors, etc.).
* Develop a staff training and professional development program to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
* Assist the Director with serving as an ambassador to stakeholders (e.g. target schools, community agencies, workforce development organizations, etc.).
* Conduct regular site visits to oversee, evaluate, and report to the Director on program activities in target schools.
* Ensure the effective use of technology (including AI tools) for service delivery, data collection, and reporting.
* Develop ideas for participant recruitment, selection, and retention and maintain participant records.
* Present to prospective students and stakeholders on project goals, objectives, and progress.
* Directly support a cohort of students in alignment with CMTS objectives.
* Prepare marketing and communications materials in collaboration with other staff.
* Contribute ideas and perform duties that advance the objectives of CMTS.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some evenings, weekends, and travel required.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

* Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.
* Three (3) years of experience providing direct, educational outreach services to high school students, particularly economically disadvantaged youth.
* Two (2) years of experience coordinating educational outreach programs that include academic tutoring/advising components.
* Prior experience administering and evaluating federally funded projects.
* Prior experience with TRIO projects.
* Proficiency with data tracking platforms, workplace software, and emerging AI tools.
* Knowledge of the factors that inhibit and strategies that promote educational attainment.

Salary Range: $54,000-$60,000 annually

Grade: GGS-10

University Title: Associate Director Program/Project Operations

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application, cover letter (one page), and resume

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.