Director of Title III

Salary: $81,225.00 - $108,300.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300408

Department: Title III Office

Opening Date: 09/13/2024

Description

Summary:
Provides leadership, guidance and administrative support to the University's Title III programs.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Program Activity Directors, Title III Consultant, and the Program Officer at the U.S. Department of Education.
• Remain current regarding Title III and U.S. Department of Education policies, grant terms, and conditions; ensure project compliance throughout grant period.
• Participate in professional development appropriate to the functions of the position, including national Title III meetings/conferences and Department of Education sponsored trainings.
• Provide Title III orientation, training, and technical assistance to project staff, faculty, and College personnel to ensure all parties remain current on regulations, policies, and best practices related to implementation of the Title III Plan of Operation.
• Provide program and budgetary oversight of the Title III grant and Plan of Operation.
• Ensure appropriate use of federal funds; manage budget; maintain budget control; approve expenditures.
• Ensure accomplishment of Project Objectives.
• Oversee program evaluation including the preparation and submission of financial and technical reports for the U.S. Department of Education and the College.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, development, and growth of key personnel for the Title III program.
• Maintain effective communication to inform the Title III Program community and to ensure project congruence with institutional goals.
• Work with program constituents to design strategies for student retention/completion/transition that are responsive to students' needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the programs and attend program events and meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Title III project.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the position and program priorities.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Project management experience including supervision, budget monitoring, project management & accountability for project outcomes in a higher education environment.
• Direct experience managing large (e.g., $1M plus) state and/or federal grant funds including monitoring, managing, reporting and accountability.
• Master's Degree, Doctorate is preferred

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of higher education
• Knowledge of guidelines and regulations for federal grants/grant writing
• Considerable knowledge of principles of administration and office management.
• Possess an understanding of computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, and data bases.
• Possess leadership skills and knowledge of higher education.
• Strong inter-personal & communication skills & demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures of the U. S. Department of Education's Title III Programs and exercise good judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying these policies and procedures.
• Ability to represent the University with external constituents
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have project management experience including supervision, budget monitoring, project management & accountability for project outcomes in a higher education environment?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have direct experience managing large (e.g., $1M plus) state and/or federal grant funds including monitoring, managing, reporting and accountability?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a master's degree? Doctorate is preferred.

• Yes
• No

Required Question