Grant Project Director

Details:

Posted: November 22, 2022
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, Special Appointment
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted Thursday, December 22, 2022, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

Capital Community College
950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
**This position is not remote**

For more information, please click on the college to be directed to their website.

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associate degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform our world by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

March 2023

Position Summary:

This position oversees large sums of grant funding in collaboration with community colleges, state agencies, employers, industry professional organizations, and state agencies.

Incumbents must have a proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field together with 1-4 years of related experience and up to 2 years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Demonstrated experience in higher education management, preferably including community colleges, and/or significant experience in managing large-scale projects involving partnerships with higher education institutions.
• Demonstrated administrative and/or management experience in workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience in grants management, preferably with USDOL or other federal agencies and involving multiple, diverse partners.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local funding guidelines and/or experience with programs similar to those in the grant is preferred.
• Budgeting and fiscal experience.
• Progressively increased responsible project management experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in effective management of multiple competing priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Information technology literacy skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education and/or government budgeting.
• Experience with grants or federal grants and federal compliance requirements
• Experience working independently.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Campus CEO and/or another administrator, the Grant Project Director is accountable for these duties through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Grant Oversight
• US Department of Labor/Compliance
• Program Promotion and Outreach
• Curriculum Development
• Third-Party Evaluation
• Strategic Partnerships

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Starting Salary:

Anticipated Salary; $71,008 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. This Grant Funded position has the potential of renewal through September 30, 2026.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies, several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement and protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply, you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered, and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

A selection committee will evaluate application materials after the closing date. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) requirement and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F