Title III Project Director

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Title III Project Director is a federally funded position focused on enhancing student success through a comprehensive five-year initiative. The Director will oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines and grant expectations while tracking progress and effectiveness through collaboration with evaluators. This position is key to the development and improvement of an early alert system that identifies and supports students facing academic challenges, using data insights to shape effective strategies. A central part of the role involves coordinating with various campus departments to boost retention efforts and implementing targeted programs for students who need additional support. The Director provides leadership for project operations, assessment activities, budget management, regulatory compliance and reporting requirements. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the Director advances institutional priorities and ensures effective implementation of Title III initiatives that strengthen academic support and student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Demonstrated experience of grant administration; managing federal awards, programs, and reporting
Effective project management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain student records
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Enthusiastic and dedicated to helping students succeed
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little to no direct supervision
Ability to pass a background check
Have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Administrative and/or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of all aspects of the Title III grant
Ensure that the program operates in compliance with all terms and conditions of the grant and all federal regulations
Assists the external evaluator and the internal monitoring team in ongoing and formative and annual project evaluation
Oversee the development, implementation, and management of the institution’s early alert and student intervention system
Provide strategic direction and continuous improvement efforts to enhance early alert and student success initiatives
Analyze data collected from the early alert system to identify trends, at-risk student populations, and potential areas of improvement
Use data analytics to drive student retention efforts, improve outcomes, and report regularly to senior leadership
Collaborate with faculty, college success advisors, student support services, and other relevant departments to ensure effective student intervention and retention strategies
Optimize the institution’s early alert system, ensuring faculty, staff, and students are properly trained and equipped to utilize its features
Develop, implement, and evaluate student intervention programs, ensuring timely and effective support for students facing academic challenges
Create targeted intervention strategies for high-risk student populations, based on early alert data
Other duties as assigned