Job Description:

Position Number:

SE2019.00000

Position Title:

Project Director, Title V

Job Type:

Staff

FT/PT:

Full-Time

Employee Class Description:

P1-Staff exempt

General Position Description:

Provides project leadership of all grant activities, including management of the budget, hiring and supervision of personnel, communication of the project objectives to stakeholders and implementation of activities, and evaluation support of outcomes that lead to meeting the objectives of the Title V grant. The position requires collaborative leadership to ensure that grant expectations are met by all key grant personnel in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position aims to increase the enrollment, retention, and completion rates of underserved students, including those from low-income backgrounds, and/or non-traditional students, specifically adults ages 25 years or older, in alignment with the goals of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant program.

Grade:

2035

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Posting Number:

S2917P

Location(s):

Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs):

Monday - Friday (8 AM to 5PM)

Subject to change based on business needs

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Start Date:

12/13/2024

Posting End Date:

01/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Quicklink for Posting:

https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/37556

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details:

This is a grant funded position with an anticipated end date of September 28th, 2029.

Salary Range:

$66,939 to $75,642 per year

Description of Job Function:

1. Provides oversight for all grant-related activities to include program marketing, strategic activity planning, making informed operational decisions, and ensuring data collection, reporting, and other evaluation support for outcomes that lead to the goal of the project.

Description of Job Function:

2. Oversees the planning and implementation of all grant-funded activities.

Description of Job Function:

3. Completes and submits all applicable quarterly and annual reports (including data collection) in collaboration with the Steering Committee to evaluate the project and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Description of Job Function:

4. Analyzes outreach and operational strategies aimed at adult learners to enhance educational outcomes and assists in developing research-informed methods for the project.

Description of Job Function:

5. Establishes and maintains effective communication channels and procedures to ensure that the operation of the project remains congruent with the college's strategic impact plan.

Description of Job Function:

6. Manages the Title V grant program budget in collaboration with the appropriate Accountable Administrator and the Grants Accounting Office.

Description of Job Function:

7. Ensures that all external assistance, consultants, and other contractual purchases are operating and executed according to established timelines and in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Description of Job Function:

8. Leads and supervises the Title V grant project team in creating and implementing the learning opportunities that promote the goals of the grant.

Description of Job Function:

9. Remains thoroughly informed of college policies and procedures, and grant terms/conditions to assure the project operates in total compliance throughout the period of performance.

Description of Job Function:

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Required Qualifications:

Four (4) years of related experience in project management, contract development, data analysis and reporting, grant and budget management. Supervisory and team building experience as well as experience in developing, marketing, and presenting trainings and programs.

Preferred Education & Field of Study:

Master's degree

Preferred Type of Experience:

Experience working with adult learners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to lead in a passionate, caring, and dynamic manner always exhibiting professionalism.


Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).


Ability to effectively present information to groups of administrators, faculty, students, and the community.


Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data, define problems for the purpose of reporting, while maintaining confidentiality.


Demonstrated experience in recruiting new students and advising students.


Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local businesses and community organizations.


Demonstrates commitment through specific actions that support the College's Strategic Impact Plan Goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of highly qualified faculty and staff.


Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies including college structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area.


Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), database and internet software.Strong supervisory and team building skills. Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.


Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.


Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.


Ability to travel to multiple locations for onsite visits and meetings.

General Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment and throughout the College's worksites and grounds. Within the professional office environment, the employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.While operating outside of the office environment, the employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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