Director Title III Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant

Company: Arkansas State Mid-South
Location: West Memphis
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Full-Time, Grant-Funded Position(From the present until September 2026)Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in educational administration, higher education, curriculum development, an instructional content area, or a related field/content area.
• Previous management experience in a low income, first generation majority community college or high school, with preference given to those applicants with experience supervising federally-funded grant programs and program personnel.
• Must have a successful record of developing effective academic support programming and retention activities for high-need students and tracking outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with other departments and personnel to ensure effective collaboration in achieving grant goals and objectives.Responsibilities:The PBI Grant Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs with administrative responsibility for achieving grant program goals and objectives, for ensuring the integrity of all grant records, for managing the grant project budget, for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all grant reports, and for adhering to federal circulars and college policies and procedures governing grant activities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervise and evaluate grant personnel.
• Remain current on Title III and U.S. Department of Education policies and grant terms/conditions to ensure program compliance with applicable regulations.
• Authorize all Title III grant expenditures and manage grant budgets ensuring compliance with federal circulars applicable to Title III programs and adherence to ASU Mid-South's policy and procedures.
• Ensure the completion of internal progress reports and Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) each month and monitor time and effort of grant-funded personnel.
• Oversee preparation of project fiscal and performance reports and ensure accuracy of information and timeliness of submissions.
• Supervise grant project plans and processes, monitoring outcomes and working with the External Evaluator to ensure comprehensive independent evaluation of project activities and outcomes each year.
• Ensure regular meetings of grant personnel.
• Communicate effectively with internal constituencies to ensure implementation of grant activities and goals.
• Work effectively to institutionalize new practices and improvements developed by the grant.
• Ensure adequate documentation of grant activities is maintained.
• Attend Title III national conference and attend workshops held by the ASU Mid-South Grants Management Office to stay abreast of policies, procedures, and compliance issues.
• Ensure the development and currency of a project manual which specifies operating guidelines, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities, lines of authority, and job descriptions and includes examples of all required forms, reporting procedures, contact information and grant timelines.
• Complete other grant-related duties as assigned.Salary: $59,823 Depending upon credentials and experience, with full college benefitsProposed Start Date: March 18, 2024 - Review of applications will begin immediatelyApplication materials must include a completed ASU Mid-South Application for Employment, a letter of interest in the position, a resume, copies of graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references who can attest to the candidate's qualifications for this position. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.Please note all employees of Arkansas State University Mid-South are subject to a background check and a license check.Please submit all requested materials to:Arkansas State University Mid-SouthATTN: Human Resources2000 West BroadwayWest Memphis, AR 72301870-733-6719 (Fax) or email to HumanResources@asumidsouth.edu.ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
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