Director, EPSD Projects & Grants Management

Company: Cuyahoga Community College
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Director, EPSD Projects & Grants ManagementDepartment: Education Development and Student PipelineLocation: District AdministrationReports To: SVP, Education Development and Student PipelineRecruitment Type: External/InternalRequisition ID: req5636Employment Type: Full-Time Support StaffUnion Position: Non-UnionWork Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pmNumber of Openings: 1Job Description:SUMMARYProvides support for new and ongoing initiatives in the Education Pipeline and Student Development Division of the College including leading project launches, process & project management, and budget management. Directly contributes to the identification of resource opportunities including grant development, progress, compliance, and outcome monitoring. Serves as lead researcher and writer for the Senior Vice President's Office.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides support to both the Senior Vice President and the division regarding new & ongoing initiatives including research, project & process management, budget management, responding to inquiries & requests, progress, compliance, and outcome monitoring.
• Contributes to the development of strategic planning, priorities, policies, and future projects & directions for programming within the EPSD division in collaboration with other Divisions throughout the College.
• Develops & implements plans, policies, and procedures to facilitate, evaluate, and monitor the implementation of divisional programs.
• Serves as lead researcher & writer for the Senior Vice President's Office to include coordination of publications & award submissions, internal & external presentations, NASPA articles & membership, support for projects & initiatives with national organizations.
• Collaborates with College leadership team members to ensure that divisional programs are in alignment with the Mission and Strategic Goals of the division and the College.
• Collaborates with faculty and other departments in the design and implementation of special projects, programs, and initiatives across the college.
• Contributes and provides support to the strategic planning process for the division and the College.
• Facilitates communication between Tri-C's Resource Development & Foundation team and divisional staff to coordinate funded services & activities, and information-sharing.
• Works with grant project managers to ensure compliance with the terms & conditions of grant agreements, accuracy & completion of project budgets, and that appropriate reports are submitted to grantees & donors regarding funded projects in accordance with established deadlines.
• Keeps current on knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning programs and services.
• Works collaboratively with the Tri-C Resource Development & Foundation team to orchestrate proposal planning including arranging meetings, drafting preliminary inquiries, developing a timetable for proposal completion, reviewing & critiquing proposals, editing & assuring interdepartmental coordination, preparing grant proposals, and organizing post-award activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREDEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
  • Master's degree in education, public administration, business or related field
  • Significant related experience may substitute for education
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible project management experience, including grant development, project launches, progress, compliance, and outcome monitoring.
  • Demonstrated experience researching and drafting correspondence, articles, reports, and other documents for a variety of internal & external audiences.
  • Demonstrated success using information technology to track and deliver associated programs and services.
  • Demonstrated experience setting up budgets, allocating funds, and tracking expenses.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with multiple constituents.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
    • Ability to understand and evaluate statistical information and analyze and interpret assessment results
    • Possess strong leadership skills
    • Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
    • Ability to determine needs and identify solutions
    • Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
    • Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues
    • Possess intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
    • Capacity to manage complex operational priorities
    • Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
    • Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse populationCOMPETENCIESCRITICAL COMPETENCIES
      • Communication
      • Quality of WorkVERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESIMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
        • Service FocusPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
          • Demonstrated leadership and management experience at an institution of higher education, at the department level or higher
          • Demonstrated experience with continuous quality improvement
          • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse technology applications including SCT BannerPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
            • The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
            • The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
            • The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type;
            • Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTCuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.Special Note: Target Starting Salary Range: $$85,000 to $90,000The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
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