JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – ROOTED MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC PLANNING & GRANT DEVELOPMENT
SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000
FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs – rootEd Missouri
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12 month/Grant-funded position
Program Summary
rootEd Missouri is a statewide initiative designed to improve postsecondary outcomes for students from Missouri’s rural communities. rootEd supports districts' dedicated college and career advisors through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Through this partnership, advisors have been placed in rural Missouri high schools. These advisors work alongside school counselors and district leadership to ensure every student graduates with a postsecondary plan.
Ozarks Technical Community College (Ozarks Tech), sponsored by rootEd, will work with DESE to set the vision and direction of this program, provide training and ongoing support to school-based advisors, collect data to evaluate the success of the program, and increase community engagement and business partnerships to strengthen postsecondary outcomes.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of rootEd Missouri supports the operational execution, data systems management, and training and professional development infrastructure of the rootEd Missouri initiative. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for translating program vision into operational systems, processes, and resources that support advisors, regional directors, partner districts, and employer partners.
The Assistant Director will lead the development and coordination of advisor onboarding, ongoing professional development, and training resources while ensuring the systems and tools needed to support the program are functioning effectively. This position will also oversee the management of program data systems and reporting tools to ensure accurate and accessible information for program staff, partners, and grant reporting needs.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Programs and based at Ozarks Technical Community College.
Essential Job Duties
- Lead the execution of operational data systems, training, and tools that support the rootEd Missouri program in alignment with strategic priorities.
- Design, coordinate, and implement advisor onboarding and ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality, consistent program delivery statewide.
- Develop and maintain training resources, guidance materials, and implementation tools to support rootEd advisors, Regional Directors, and partner districts.
- Manage program data systems, including CRM platforms and PowerBI reporting tools, to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and alignment with program and grant requirements.
- Oversee data collection, tracking, and reporting processes to support decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and meet external reporting expectations.
- Manage data uploads, including cleaning, formatting, and preparing data for use in the CRM system.
- Coordinate statewide meetings, convenings, and events that advance program implementation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support relationships with partner districts, higher education institutions, and workforce and industry partners to strengthen postsecondary pathways for students.
- Provide operational support and training to program staff and partners through regular travel and engagement across the state.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and program delivery, and implement enhancements in collaboration with rootEd Missouri leadership.
- Ensure alignment of operations, training, and data systems with grant requirements, program goals, and statewide performance metrics.
- Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
- Comply with Ozarks Technical Community College policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees, participating in community events, and supporting relationship-building with businesses and industries that enhance student outcomes.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to improving postsecondary outcomes for rural high school students.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in the development and delivery of training, onboarding, and professional development.
- Ability to travel across Missouri.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other professional productivity tools.
Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience in school district, nonprofit, or higher education leadership.
- Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM platforms and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI), with a focus on data management.
- Background in case management, college and career advising, or workforce development.
- Experience launching or managing cross-sector, grant-funded initiatives including training, onboarding, and professional development.
Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
- Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
- Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
- Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
- Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
- College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
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