Salary: $83,000.00 - $88,348.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189875
Agency: Midlands Technical College
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB80
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $83,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $88,348.00

Job Responsibilities
The Director of CAREERS (College Activities Reap Educational Experiences Success Resulting in Success) and TRiO Programs provides leadership and guidance relevant to the program development, compliance, and goal attainment of three US Department of Labor grant programs and the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Perkins V Grant. The director oversees and coordinates the CAREERS Program to include: budgeting, selection criteria and services, inventory, equipment, monthly reporting, orientations, workshops, semester update sessions, job shadowing, and coordination with college departments and external agencies. Manages and supervises CAREERS staff to ensure grant objectives are met. Serves as the College Perkins Administrator to the SC Technical College System, monitors extensive data collection, fund utilization, and expenditures for college and state reporting of Perkins Grant which includes working and meeting with vice presidents, grant finance department, academic deans, department heads, faculty, staff, Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA), and all other necessary constituents. Prepares, writes, and submits the annual Perkins local application, quarterly reports, year-end report and amendments. Interacts regularly with State Tech regarding Perkins legislation, to ensure conformity of state and federal guidelines, and attends professional development. Supervises the directors of TRiO Programs, coordinates grant application and reporting requirement, and provides assistance relevant to the college and community issues and needs related to TRiO program compliance and goal attainment. Oversees the monthly reporting of TRiO Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree and experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree and two years of experience in student services programs. A master's degree, previous community college experience, supervisory experience, and federal grant experience including Perkins is highly preferred.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Midlands Technical College is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for employment opportunities. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship?

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Do you have a master's degree and experience in student services programs?

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Required documents: CV/resume. I understand that if I did not attach my resume to my application, my application is considered incomplete.

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If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date?

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Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?
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Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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