Strengthening Institutions/Title III Project Director (Grant-Funded)

Chesapeake College•Multiple Campuses, MD

About The Position

The Strengthening Institutions/Title III Project Director ensures the College provides full institutional support for its Title III Grant Project, which supports student success through advising and navigator positions, early assistance, academic and career assessments, and coaching. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management, the Director oversees project implementation, budget monitoring, and cooperative relationships with College departments, local employers, and community organizations. The Director serves as the lead contact for the Project Evaluator and oversees required reporting to the College and the U.S. Department of Education. The Director does not supervise the grant-supported positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and five years of progressively responsible professional experience in program management, grant administration, or a related field; or a master’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of such experience.
Knowledge of academic support programs in higher education.
Experience directing federal grants.
Ability to collaborate effectively with community college personnel, local employers, and community organizations.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of the Title III project in alignment with approved grant objectives, timelines, and performance measures.
Develop and maintain a project work plan identifying milestones, responsibilities, deliverables, and measures of progress.
Develop a Title III procedures guide during the first project year and maintain it throughout the grant period, defining project administration, roles, responsibilities, and reporting protocols.
Establish and communicate procedures for time and effort documentation, progress reports, annual reports, and fiscal records in coordination with appropriate College offices.
Coordinate project activities across participating departments and work with project staff and their supervisors to resolve implementation challenges and maintain progress toward objectives.
Meet with project staff monthly during the first year and at least quarterly thereafter to review progress, address barriers, and coordinate next steps.
Collaborate with the Project Evaluator and appropriate College offices to assess performance data, evaluate progress toward project outcomes, and implement improvements within the approved grant scope.
Oversee the project budget with College finance and grants personnel, monitoring expenditures for alignment with the approved budget, grant requirements, and project objectives.
Coordinate the preparation, review, and timely submission of accurate and complete reports to the College and the U.S. Department of Education.
Communicate project activities, findings, and results through College publications, web pages, and other appropriate channels.
Present project progress, outcomes, challenges, and recommended actions to College leadership as needed.