Summary

This job involves leading a federal grant program at a community college, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with rules, and building partnerships to improve student access to education and job opportunities.

It focuses on using data to guide decisions, developing new ways to deliver classes, and creating sustainable funding for the college's future.

A good fit would be someone with experience in education administration who is organized, good at building relationships, and passionate about helping students succeed.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Three years of relevant program experience in educational administration or services; five years preferred
Valid driver's license
Strong skills in fiscal management and grant compliance
Experience in project leadership and data-driven decision-making
Ability to build internal and external partnerships
Knowledge of professional development and revenue generation strategies

Full Job Description

Repost: Previous applicants do not need to re-apply as all qualified applications will be considered.

The Title III Grant Manager will provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for the successful implementation of the Title III grant, ensuring strategic alignment with institutional goals and federal guidelines. This role oversees fiscal management and compliance, infrastructure and instructional development, and drives student success through data-informed decision-making. The position is responsible for cultivating internal and external partnerships, enhancing workforce development pathways, and expanding educational access. It promotes institutional sustainability through innovative revenue-generation strategies and endowment development, while also leading professional development initiatives in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Innovation. The position plays a vital role in supporting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to maximize the long-term impact of the Title III project and advance the institution's mission.

Job Responsibilities of the Title III Grant Manager:

Grant Administration and Fiscal Management - Maintains comprehensive project records and documentation throughout the life of the grant.

Monitors project budgets and ensures expenditures align with grant requirements and approved allocations.

Ensures compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and grant-specific guidelines.

Project Leadership and Infrastructure Development - Provides strategic leadership to foster infrastructure development initiatives that create new pathways for student progression using data-driven decision-making techniques.

Oversees operational processes and instructional delivery systems to maintain internal checks and balances, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within scope.

Facilitates the multi-modal delivery of educational content through traditional and non-traditional locations (e.g., community centers, town halls) to increase access and employability.

Partnership Development and External Relations - Facilitates strong, positive relationships with internal stakeholders (faculty, staff, administrators, students) and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors, evaluators) to support dynamic and sustainable operations.

Develops and strengthens business and industry partnerships to expand workforce development pathways and increase employment opportunities for students.

Professional Development Coordination - Collaborates with the Center for Teaching and Innovation to identify and promote professional development activities aligned with faculty, staff, and student needs.

Provides leadership to establish and maintain a centralized repository of professional development opportunities and resources for faculty and staff.

Revenue Generation and Sustainability Initiatives - Promotes a revenue-driven model within instructional departments to support long-term institutional sustainability.

Supports the implementation of an endowment model within the NETC Foundation to build financial resilience beyond the life of the grant.

Other Duties - Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the institution and the Title III project.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. NETC Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and three (3) years relevant program experience related to educational administration or educational services. NETC Preferred Requirements: A master’s degree and five (5) years relevant program experience related to educational administration or educational services.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the policies and procedures affecting the assigned program area(s). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public. Ability to identify, develop and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community. Ability to provide supportive counseling for a wide range of student problems and concerns. Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate personnel. Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Information

Works under general supervision of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement with independence to make operational decisions. Leads Northeastern Technical College and academic staff towards grant goals and objectives. Responsible for the management and coordination of all tasks associated with large projects of high complexity and risk, to include the management and coordination of enterprise projects or a multi-agency project of the highest complexity and risk. In state and local travel required.

Benefits

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays

Work/Life Balance Work Schedule: The college has transitioned to a permanent four-day work-week schedule, effective June 2, 2025.

The college operating hours (open to the public) are Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Employees are offered one flexible work schedule option.

All schedules consist of three full days and one shorter day, which totals 37.5 hours per week.

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
work full-time for that agency or organization
have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
make 120 qualifying payments

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