Project Director - Reach Title III Grant (FT)

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

9d • $67,530 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for project management, annual and quarterly reporting, evaluation, and supervision of major tasks. Direct the Title III Program in compliance with U.S. Department of Education Title III regulations. Responsible for developing and implementing all program components. Work with Title III staff on implementation and provide guidance on achieving the measurable objectives. Supports the Academic Dean of Humanities, Mathematics and Social Sciences as well as the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services and Student Affairs in the successful deployment of strategic initiatives, including the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of programs and services of the disciplines.

Within the division: Provides oversight for day-to-day support for division faculty. Supervises and conducts all needed evaluations. Provides support for developmental education. Oversee the REACH Mathematics Facilitator, Reading/Writing Facilitator, and REACH Steering Committee. Member of the following: Chair, REACH Steering Committee, and REACH Evaluation Team.

Grant Summary: Retain, Educate, Assess, Care, and Help (REACH) Grant is a student intervention model for retention and success specifically designed to support the success of all new students. Information about REACH will be made available through the CCAC website, which complies with accessibility standards, brochures, presentations, and publications. Successful implementation of REACH will provide: (1) students with the necessary skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to successfully complete Gateway courses; (2) professional development to enhance student support in writing and mathematics and for academic advisors; and (3) staffing to organize orientation and campus engagement as well as help students identify resources in order to meet academic and career-related goals

Requirements

• Master’s degree in humanities, mathematics, and/or social sciences or related field required.
• Five years successful supervision, fiscal and project management experience.
• Experience with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with college-level developmental education.
• Strong knowledge of grant development and administration.
• Ability to work well independently, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to represent CCAC with the utmost professionalism.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, staff, administration and outside agencies.
• Good presentation skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Accountability.
• Ability to provide leadership.
• Ability to track data and outcomes and present information in compliance with Federal requirements.
• Must be able to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous higher education experience advising or teaching students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project management, annual and quarterly reporting, evaluation, and supervision of major tasks.
• Direct the Title III Program in compliance with U.S. Department of Education Title III regulations.
• Develop and implement all program components.
• Work with Title III staff on implementation and provide guidance on achieving measurable objectives.
• Support the Academic Dean of Humanities, Mathematics and Social Sciences and the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services and Student Affairs in the successful deployment of strategic initiatives.
• Provide oversight for day-to-day support for division faculty.
• Supervise and conduct all needed evaluations.
• Provide support for developmental education.
• Oversee the REACH Mathematics Facilitator, Reading/Writing Facilitator, and REACH Steering Committee.
• Establish and oversee a Title III Steering Committee to guide project implementation.
• Create bi-monthly sharing reports identifying integration of REACH grant initiatives into the institution and communicate project implementation to the entire College community.
• Participate in committees to embed program components throughout CCAC.
• Oversee and manage project funds to ensure all expenditures are based on the proposed project and support the outcomes that were proposed and approved by the funding agency.
• Provide direct supervision of the full-time and part-time REACH staff.
• Work with project partners in collaboration with the staff to ensure programmatic and fiscal contractual obligations support the overall mission of the project.
• Manage and monitor overall progress of the project, including project financial information and implementation timelines for project activities.
• Coordinate the reporting process and prepare cumulative performance and assist with financial reports for submission to the funding agency.
• Create, review and approve contract documents with existing partners and stakeholder organizations as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and accessible project repository for the organization of all project documentation relating to fiscal and contractual responsibilities.
• Work on programmatic design that facilitates sustainability of the program after the expiration of grant funding and investigate additional grant funding opportunities to enhance project goals and outcomes.
• Collaborate with CCAC Institutional Research Department to collect data for reporting and participant tracking.
• Ensure all needed data is collected and performance reporting requirements are met on time.
• Attend meetings as scheduled and serve on college committees related to grant project.
• Perform additional programmatic/financial/administrative duties as assigned or as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager