Program Grant Director

Join our team!What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.About this role Responsible for the overall management, supervision, fiscal accountability, and training for Talent Search program activities and personnel, and adherence to Federal, State, TRiO, and College regulations, policies, and guidelines. Maintains information on program outcomes, creates program reports, and serves as the liaison to State and other related program entities. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.What a day of a Program Grant Director looks like : Incorporates strategies to identify qualified youths and encourage them to complete secondary school, publicize the availability of financial assistance, and convince individuals who have not completed secondary or postsecondary education to enter and complete these programs.Creates opportunities for exposure to higher education campuses. Supplies opportunities for cultural events, academic programs, and other sites and activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth.Guarantees participants access to high quality academic tutoring to help enable the completion of secondary or postsecondary courses, and counseling to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants or participants’ parents.Ensures information and assistance is provided to participants for college examinations and admission applications, course selection, financial aid, and the completion of financial aid applications. Provides guidance and assistance for reentry into education including secondary schools, alternative education programs, GED programs, and postsecondary education.Develops, implements, and monitors programs and services for targeted populations to ensure project objectives are met. Evaluates the effectiveness and success of programs after implementation.Ensures compliance with program and budgetary terms set forth within the grant document. Prepares status and final reports for funding agencies or industry. Monitors expenditure and revenue patterns and adjusts the budget as needed.Creates an annual strategic plan for the program. Develops short-term and long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations to ensure deliverables are met.Manages the activities of two or more staff. Performs needs analysis to arrange, coordinate, deliver, evaluate, and monitor staff development.Acts as a College liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders. Communicates with targeted school and community personnel regarding the program and maintains data on program participants.Maintains current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings, and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.We'd love to hear from you if you have the following : Education and Experience : Master’s degreeTwo years of related experience, including supervisory experienceExperience with grant administration or project budget oversightKnowledge of : Microsoft Office Professional or similar applicationSkilled in : Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task managementProviding appropriate audit responsesDelivering a high level of customer serviceManaging and resolving conflict in a positive mannerMotivating subordinates to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goalsAbility to : Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the publicEffectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of serviceWork in an alternate environment based on program or college needAccurately manage a budgetLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements : Regular physical attendance requiredValid Florida driver’s licenseMust demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to addressing the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged youthPreferred, but not required : Background or experience as a low-income first-generation student, or a disabled student, and have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the TRiO programs’ target populationWork Environment and Physical Demand : Reach and grasp objectsStoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawlUse of video display terminalUse of manual dexterity and fine motor skillsCommunicate information orally and in writingReceive and understand information through oral and written communicationProofread and check documents for accuracyOperate motor vehicleWork a fluctuating work scheduleThis job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.The minimum base pay for this position starts at $55,208.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.Ready to apply? Here's your application preparation! Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College : Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.Background Check / Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.Application Deadline This position is open until filled.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $55,208