Rhodes State College Hiring for Title III Project Manager at Lima, OH, OH Full Time

Summary of Duties

The Title III Project Manager is a grant funded position (funded by the Title III Grant) and is responsible for assisting with the overall project management, planning and implementation, maintenance of records, communication/reporting, including personnel and budget management, evaluation, and compliance for the Title III grant. The Project Manager needs to possess strong knowledge of grant development and administration; good written, verbal communication, and organizational skills; ability to work with students, faculty, staff, administration, and outside agencies; good presentation skills; self-motivation; accountability; and able to provide leadership. Ability to track data, outcomes, and present information in compliance with federal requirements. Travel to an annual national conference and some local travel will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities includes, but are not limited to:

Assist the VPEMSA in the oversight of 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;

Conduct professional development for staff and faculty to create a sequence of points of service/connection for improved wraparound and continuous student support;

Coordinate and monitor goals for activities related to the Title III grant;

Assist with the hiring process for grant-funded personnel;

Assists the internal evaluator and monitoring team in ongoing formative and annual summative project evaluation;

Develop monitoring and evaluation plans for project goals and objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and maintaining high accountability for project outcomes;

Work closely with the Office of Institutional Research to create a data collection system for reporting and participant tracking;

Manage the Title III grant budget in strict compliance with federal guidelines, prepares annual budgets, and authorizes all expenditure of funds, ensuring appropriate utilization of funds;

Participate in the development of institutional practices and procedures concerning the retention and graduation of program participants;

Prepare and submit reports for the Department of Education and the college on the operation of the Title III grant program and the success of program participants;

Develop and maintain a Title III Policy and Procedures Manual that embodies the requirements of program statutes, regulations, and policy statements;

Attend the Title III Project Director conference; and

Perform other similar duties as required.

Experience, Skills & Abilities

Required:

Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in higher education, including work with high-need student groups and a minimum of 2 years of project management and budget monitoring experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. The Activity Manager will work in a matrix management environment managing people who are not direct reports and must demonstrate a high level of innovation, initiative, team building skills, the ability to assemble and lead teams, and the ability to work with little supervision with a high level of professionalism.

Preferred:

• Prior leadership experience in higher education or community college setting preferred.

Education & Certifications

Required:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• Master’s degree

[Screening of applicants will not begin until the week of November 6, 2023.]