ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.Direct supervision of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program and personnel. The staff includes an Assistant Director, four Community Education Specialist/Advisors, and one Administrative Assistant. The EOC is a Department of Education (ED) TRIO program and as the Director, I ensure ED compliance, and plan and manage an annual budget over $250,000.2.Prepare and submit the Annual Performance Report to the Department of Education. Collect, analyze and report data. Write the grant proposal when due. 3.Community public relations to inform potential participants, agency/organization representatives, and educational institutions of the services available from the EOC. Foster relationships with community members to secure community support. 4.Present to participants on topics related to preparing for post-secondary educational opportunities. Provide information and assistance with applications for assistance and financial aid. Initiate and complete participant follow-up and overall all program evaluation.

At the Educational Opportunity Center I have enhanced professional-level skills in community education, outreach, recruitment, and promotion of the Educational Opportunity Center to help economically-disadvantaged adults pursue a post secondary education. As the Assistant Director I facilitate staff training, conduct research, initiate outreach to prospective program participants, recruit people into the program, verify their eligibility for services, and advise participants about educational options, college admission, financial aid and enrollment.

• Supervise and train financial aid office staff• Administer federal programs for financial aid applicants• Assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application• Complete verification process, determine eligibility for federal programs, process grant and loan applications, maintain contractual agreements with local, state, and federal agencies• Assist students and prospective students to find the monetary means necessary to achieve their educational goals

• Advise financial aid applicants and explain federal and state financial aid requirements• Develop and deliver presentations to perspective Sam Houston State University students at area high schools and community colleges• Determine student eligibility for grants, federal loans, and other Title IV programs• Evaluate student academic progress, and ensure students maintain minimum academic eligibility requirements• Supervise scholarship coordinator position• Serve as member of the financial aid appeals committee