Job Title Director of Educational Outreach Agency Tarleton State University Department TRIO Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Stephenville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Director of Educational Outreach, under general direction, directs the TRIO Educational Talent Search Program by providing leadership and developing, supporting, and evaluating program services, and personnel to ensure alignment with federal, departmental and institutional missions. The position is in-office and located on the main Tarleton campus in Stephenville, Texas with work hours Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM or as work requirements indicate, which includes the ability to work after 5:00 p.m. and weekends occasionally. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University. Responsibilities: -Initiates and implements program marketing, communications, and social media strategies. -Oversees budgetary design and fiscal operations including management of federal grant funds. Manages administration functions including personnel management and training. -Serves as workshop presenter or institutional representative at professional conferences, educational outreach meetings, educational institutions, and community activities and events. -Collaborates in development and management to support outreach and delivery of educational services and resources to target schools, community partners, and youth programs. -Interfaces with educational community through collaboration and delivery of educational services and resources to target school students, target school personnel, community leaders, community organizations, and institutional partners. -Initiates growth and development strategies by cultivating and expanding existing education/community relationships and development and implementation of internal and external evaluation and assessment processes. Responsible for internal and federal performance evaluations. -Collaborates with target schools, community partners, and higher education institutions in support of program recruitment and matriculation into a postsecondary educational placement. -Oversee a caseload of 100 participants providing college preparatory services Education and Experience: -Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Ten years of related experience. -Preference is given to applicants with knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education processes Compensation & Benefits Salary Commensurate with experience The target base annual salary range is commensurate and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees: Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development: + Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit! + Masters Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/masters-educational-assistance-eligibility-guidelines/) – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details! Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/) + Fully covered employee health insurance + Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days. + Dental insurance + Vision insurance + Retirement and Insurance programs Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/) Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area! + Paid sick leave + Holiday pay + Vacation + Longevity pay + Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday! Other + Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events! + Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium. + Employee Wellness Release Time + Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation + and other Tarleton Discounts Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Application Procedure: During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action. Employment applications must include: + Completed online application + Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications + Curriculum Vitae or Resume + At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference. Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/) All links will open to a new tab + Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html) + Benefits + University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/) + Research and Economic Development + Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html) Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .