Assistant Director-TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO


Search 2165 - Posted August 22, 2025

Emporia State University is seeking an Assistant Director for the TRIO Student Support Services program in Emporia, KS. This position is a full-time, 12-month, limited term benefits-eligible position (dependent on continuation of grant funding). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Basic duties include development, plan, and implement support services which result in increased academic performance, retention, and graduation rates of participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in human development, counseling, psychology, education, social welfare, student affairs/higher education, or related field of study.
  • Three years of professional experience administering programs serving college students
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, campus community and administrators
  • A demonstrated ability to approach tasks creatively


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in advising, teaching and coordinates services for students. 

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary:  $48,084 - $55,000 annually

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.