Director of TRIO Programs

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The TRIO Program at UNCG supports the academic success, retention, and graduation of low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities through comprehensive, student-centered services. TRIO aims to foster academic achievement and personal growth by providing tailored advising, academic support, financial literacy education, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and graduate school preparation. By addressing both academic and non-academic barriers, TRIO empowers students to reach their fullest potential, successfully complete their degrees, and pursue further education, ultimately enhancing their social mobility and lifelong success.

The Director of TRiO Programs is responsible for leading and managing TRIO Programs, including but not limited to SSS Classic, SSS STEM-H, and McNair Scholars, aimed at supporting low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. The Director ensures program compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and grant guidelines, focusing on increasing student retention and graduation rates.