Executive Director of TRiO Programs
SUMMARY
The Executive Director of TRIO reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management. Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Programs are a component of the federal TRIO Program to assist low income/first generation students to graduate from high school and enter post-secondary education. Educational Talent Search program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall implementation of the Upward Bound, Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Center Programs, the day to day operations of their projects including planning, implementing and supervising program Directors of Upward Bound South (UBS), Upward Bound Natchitoches (UBNAT), Upward Bound North (UBN), Upward Bound Sabine (UBSAB), Upward Bound DeSoto and Red River (UBDRR), Educational Talent Search (ETS) and Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) programs. The Executive Director oversees the budgets, assists in developing and directing outreach activities, ensures proper educational programs in collaboration with the respective school districts (tutoring, college/field trips, academic Saturday classes and summer programs), preparing monthly and annual institutional and federal reports, working with key personnel in area of high schools and middle schools to assist program Directors in identifying potential students, working with parents and developing assessments in addition to monitoring vehicles to track participants via the submission of the Annual Performance Report.
This position is grant-funded through the US Department of Education therefore, grant writing experience is a plus. Executive Director should be able to guide Directors in ensuring that potential students are matriculating through the program.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the immediate manager for the SUSLA TRIO Upward Bound, Talent Search and EOC Programs operated by the University;
- Prepares and submit TRIO project census and performance reports to University and Department of Education.
- Coordinate the TRIO Upward Bound, Talent Search and EOC Programs daily operations, i.e. staff, participants and activities; coordinates with Project Directors in supervision of total operations.
- Assists in developing and directing outreach activities, ensures proper educational programs in collaboration with the respective school districts (tutoring, college/field trips, academic Saturday classes and summer programs)
- Works with key personnel in high schools and middle schools to assist program directors in identifying potential students
- Approves and initial budgetary requests.
- Trains professional staff as well as participates in professional development.
- Assures compliance with all regulations and assurances necessary for operation of the SUSLA TRIO Upward Bound, ETS, and EOC Program Projects.
- Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, psychology or related field.
- Qualified applicant should have prior experience and knowledge of educational programs.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is an asset.
- Prior TRIO experience preferred.
TYPE: Full-time
COMPENSATION: $50,000-$59,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 15, 2026 and continues until position is filled.
- The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
- Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.