FIPSE Grant Manager

Nevada System of Higher Education

2d•$65,105 - $81,381

About The Position

Are you a detail-loving coordinator with a passion for workforce education, student success, and turning big federal ideas into real-world impact? Do apprenticeships excite you? If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and want to make a regional impact through workforce education, TMCC wants you! TMCC is seeking a Full-Time FIPSE Grant Manager to lead the day-to-day management of a high-impact federal grant supporting innovative workforce and apprenticeship pathways. This role is perfect for someone who loves collaboration, values accountability, and wants to help students turn hands-on training into real careers. As the FIPSE Grant Manager, you’ll be the central hub connecting students, employers, faculty, finance, and federal partners. Your work ensures the grant runs smoothly, stays compliant, and delivers real results. You will love this role by playing a direct role in expanding access to high-quality workforce training. Your work will support students, apprentices, and employers across our region. You’ll help TMCC demonstrate national leadership in innovative, employer-driven education. This is a grant funded position with funding to 12/31/29 and renewable contract is contingent upon available funds from secured grants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience; OR Associates degree and 4 years of related experience; OR 6 years of related experience
Related experience: Experience in grant management, education/workforce development, or program coordination in a government or higher education setting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Department of Education grants.
Previous experience as a principal investigator or with oversight of a grant funded position.
Knowledge of the processes to develop and manage registered apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor the full grant budget, ensuring expenditures align with approved grant objectives and timelines.
Track spending, forecast budgets, and coordinate closely with TMCC finance and grants offices.
Ensure all purchases and reimbursements meet federal, institutional, and FIPSE guidelines.
Maintain detailed, audit-ready records in full compliance with Workforce Pell requirements.
Track student eligibility, enrollment, completion, and outcomes tied to Workforce Pell reporting.
Lead the ordering, tracking, and documentation of grant-funded equipment and instructional resources.
Ensure procurement follows federal grant and TMCC purchasing requirements.
Serve as a key liaison with apprentices, faculty, and local employer partners.
Support apprenticeship program operations, coordination, and continuous improvement.
Facilitate communication between TMCC and industry partners to align training with workforce needs.
Prepare detailed, timely, and accurate reports for the U.S. Department of Education
Track grant performance metrics, outcomes, and milestones.
Ensure full compliance with federal regulations, reporting schedules, and documentation standards.
Other Duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
19.25% retirement match in TIAA
Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits
Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.