Job Details

TRIO Manager - Specially Funded Program

Position Number: 6916604
Location: Norwalk, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

TRIO Manager - Specially Funded Program

Salary: $119,256.00 - $149,964.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TRIO Manager - 26
Closing: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Norwalk, CA
Department: TRIO Manager - 26
Division: Student Accessibility Services

Description

Equity and Diversity

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.

Closing Date

This position will close on March 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

College Profile

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu.

Department Profile

The Student Accessibility & Wellness Services division is committed to ensuring that Cerritos College students with disabilities are afforded equal access in their educational pursuits at Cerritos College, including all curricular and related activities of the campus community. The division is also dedicated to ensuring all students have access to health services on campus to encourage holistic success in their academic, career, and life goals. The division is composed of the Student Accessibility Services department and the Student Health Services department. The Dean, Student Accessibility & Wellness Services provides leadership to the division in addition to the day-to-day operations of the Student Accessibility Services department.

Summary
Plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates goals and activities supporting strategic processes, program development, and measurement of performance outcomes of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) campus program; including the coordination, communication, personnel supervision and required reporting to meet the needs and requirements of the grant.

Distinguishing Career Features

Under the direct supervision of the Dean of Student Accessibility and Wellness Services. The TRIO Manager will provide administrative/technical management and coordination on program activities. Duties and responsibilities are carried out within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The TRIO Manager is responsible for managing and administering grants that provide services to help low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities succeed in college by providing tutoring, counseling, financial aid advising, mentoring, and career guidance under a Federal Department of Education TRIO grant. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and oversees program objectives, staff, and student services.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the daily operations of TRIO programs, ensuring a student-centered, customer-service environment across campus.
Provide leadership and serve as the primary representative between the college and the U.S. Department of Education for TRIO related matters.
Coordinate, plan, develop, and implement TRIO objectives in compliance with federal and institutional policies.
Oversee program intake, orientation, counseling, advising, peer mentoring, financial literacy, FAFSA application guidance, transfer assistance, and follow-up activities.
Manage and track program budgets, allocate resources, and prepare performance and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff and student workers.
Implement staff development programs to improve service effectiveness and efficiency.
Ensure proper training and professional development for all staff members.
Evaluate student eligibility for TRIO programs and maintain accurate documentation.
Identify, select, assess, and notify student participants throughout the stages of recruitment and onboarding.
Plan and conduct retention-directed activities, including peer mentoring and tutoring programs.
Coordinate outreach and recruitment efforts, including traveling to high schools, community-based events, and other related activities.
Develop and deliver workshops, orientations, and special programs to promote access and awareness of available student support services.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies regarding grant administration.
Prepare and submit annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Education.
Maintain organized record keeping for evaluations, audits, and MIS data entry.
Design, implement, and monitor program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with college departments (Financial Aid, Admissions, Career Center, Student Accessibility Services, Counseling, Tutoring, Basic Needs, etc.) and external organizations to support program goals.
Serve as a liaison to TRIO conferences, trainings, campus committees, and community meetings.
Advocate for the needs of TRIO students and promote social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the college community.
Apply for additional grants when they are available and oversee additional TRIO grants if received (including but not limited to Upward Bound; Upward Bound Math-Science; Talent Search; Educational Opportunity Centers; and Veterans Upward Bound).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in student services or related field, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation, lowincome, or students with disabilities.
Experience developing and delivering workshops, training sessions, and learning enhancement activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred in counseling, psychology, higher education, social work, or related field.
Experience with federally funded TRIO programs and grant/report writing is highly desirable.
Bilingual (Spanish) skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with college shared governance structures.
Experience monitoring and projecting budgets.
Working knowledge of community college instructional programs or student services.
Strong writing and communication skills.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge and Skills

Sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Strong background in program planning, advising, evaluation, and implementation of education-related services.
Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments.
Ability to effectively present information to groups of administrators, faculty, students, and the community.
Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
Possess grant management experience, including staff supervision and budget management.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data, define problems for the purpose of reporting, while maintaining confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specific computer programs related to the area of responsibility.

Abilities

Perform professional work involving independent judgment in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures requiring tact and effective communication skills.
Plan and coordinate the day-to-day activities of an assigned program or department.
Work effectively in a shared governance environment.
Serve as an effective leadership team member.
Provide customer support from a management level.
Conduct long-range planning.
Mediate and resolve conflict.
Analyze and interpret data and trends.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services.
Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties.
Work in the interests of the college as a whole.
Manage a department budget.
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ensure that all individuals who visit the office are promptly greeted and provided with the appropriate student support services, resources, or referrals based on their needs. This includes actively monitoring office traffic and coordinating staff availability so that every visitor receives timely and effective assistance.
Interpret and apply demographic and other institutional research for purposes of developing student support strategies.
Provide secondary support to students who need help with subject-related problems in math, basic algebra, writing, ESL, and English.
Listen actively and effectively, identify and solve problems; facilitate learning for students, and build student confidence in learning.
Relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment, develop and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships, recognize learning challenges, and make referrals for assistance.

Physical Abilities
This position requires the physical ability to:

Function in an office environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move about campus and to off-campus locales.
The person in this position frequently communicates with members of the campus community through various modalities. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Must be able to recognize printed material (printed or online) for more than 50% of the. expected work time.
Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis with or without accommodation.
Work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and split schedules.

Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 27 on District Management Salary Schedule ($9,938.00 - $12,497.00 /month).

Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.)

Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is also integrated with Social Security or State Teacher's Retirement System

22 days annual vacation.

An annual stipend of $4,069 shall be provided to management employees with an earned doctorate degree.
Funding
Funding for this position and any employment offer made is pursuant to Education Code 87470.

This position exists only for the duration of the specially funded program.
Continuation of employment is dependent upon the continuation of the special funding source.
The District is under no obligation to continue employee's appointment beyond the expiration or termination of this funding.
Service under this funding does not constitute service toward acquiring tenure or permanent status.

Selection Procedure
After the application closing date, a search committee will review and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these are highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. If you have questions or would like to follow-up regarding your application, please contact Human Resources at HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable to discuss specific recruitments.

Conditions of Employment
This is a full-time specially funded academic manager position. Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process. Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.

Candidates must be available to work on site and be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.

** Please note - the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

Application Procedures

Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at hr@cerritos.edu as early as possible. While advance notice (ideally at least 72 hours before the application deadline or scheduled interview) helps ensure we can meet your needs, we will make every effort to accommodate requests made at any time.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The website address is www.naces.org.

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and conferral date of the degree)

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5223957/trio-manager-specially-funded-program

The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. .