Title III Project Director (Grant-funded)

Camden County College is one of the largest community colleges in New Jersey and ranks among the top nationwide in terms of associate degree graduates. Thanks to its technology-rich physical resources – located in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill – and its highly-qualified, dedicated employees, the college has created a tradition of quality education and a reputation of agile, responsive service. Camden County College sustains a vibrant academic community characterized by imaginative teaching, caring student services, energetic management and collegial discussion of diverse ideas and opinions.

Job Description

• Provide leadership and oversight for the implementation and evaluation of Title III-funded initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Ensure compliance with all Title III regulations, including timely submission of financial and programmatic reports to federal and state agencies.
• Coordinate and disseminate internal and external evaluations both formative and summative to all Institutional Aid Program activities funded at the institution.
• Manage the day to operations of the department including supervision and evaluation of personnel.
• Develop and maintain internal systems for monitoring project outcomes and fiscal management, ensuring adherence to grant guidelines.
• Remain current about trends in higher education and federal/state regulations and best practices, ensuring that Title III programs remain compliant and relevant.
• 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 and relevant conference/professional development opportunities.
• Work with faculty, staff, and institutional leaders to implement projects that strengthen academic support, improve support services, and enhance institutional effectiveness.
• Oversee initiatives aimed at improving student retention, persistence, and graduation rates, with a focus on underrepresented and underserved populations.
• Lead efforts to develop innovative academic support services, infrastructure improvements, and employee development opportunities.
• Assist in the determination of institutional needs and program effectiveness in relation to the institution’s perception of its mission and program development.
• Prepare and submit periodic status reports on all activities funded under the Institutional Aid Program.
• Manage the Title III project budget, ensuring the effective and appropriate allocation of funds according to federal regulations and institutional priorities.
• Track and report on expenditures, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with grant objectives.
• Work closely with the institution’s financial offices to ensure accurate budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
• Under the leadership of the Executive Dean of Student Success and Retention, serve as the primary liaison between the institution and the U.S. Department of Education regarding Title III initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure that Title III programs are successfully implemented and sustained.
• Participate in the development of institutional practices and procedures concerning the retention and graduation of program participants.
• Engage with faculty and administrative staff to integrate Title III goals with the institution’s broader strategic planning efforts.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess the impact of Title III-funded programs on student success, institutional performance, and financial stability.
• Use data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement efforts and provide recommendations for program enhancements.
• Provide leadership in the establishment of progress indicators and to establish means for monitoring the performance of each program.
• Ensure that data collection methods meet federal reporting requirements and reflect the progress of Title III initiatives.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research to ensure data is analyzed with a lens for continuous improvement.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of experience in higher education administration and/or project management and compliance reporting preferably with federal grant programs.
• Demonstrated experience of grant development and administration.
• Experience with working with students from underserved populations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with institutional and external constituents and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of academic environments and principles of student development theory.
• Proficiency in budget management, data analysis, and grant reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, staff, administration and outside agencies.
• Self-motivation; accountable, and able to provide leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and develop solutions to complex problems required.
• Excellent computer skills and technical expertise when managing projects and knowledge of Excel or statistical analysis software; and desire to learn new technologies.
• Ability to multi-task effectively managing simultaneous projects while working in a high pressure, fast paced and frequently changing environment required.
  
  

Benefits

Camden County College offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees that includes medical, prescription, dental plans, life insurance, short & long- term disability, retirement plans, and a flexible spending account. The College also offers a generous paid time off policy, as well as paid holiday time. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver programs and professional development opportunities.

Applicants Can Apply For The Position At

https://jobs.camdencc.edu/postings/7033