Director, Grants Management

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their fulltime Director of Grants Management in the Office of Technical Education.

The Director of Grant Management is part of the Office of Technical Education’s Accountability and Institutional Effectiveness team and will report to the Executive Director of Accountability & Institutional Effectiveness.

This position’s focus will be to ensure TCSG compliance with the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), including fiscal and training responsibilities. Strong knowledge of Perkins V and the US Department of Education’s Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) is necessary for this position.  This position will be funded by grant funds. Statewide Travel Required.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Work with the Assistant Commissioner to monitor System Office Perkins spending (contracts and travel).  Ensure funds are spent following UGG requirements

·         Work with the Georgia Department of Education to develop the Perkins state budget

·         Participate on the team to develop the combined WIOA/Perkins State Plan

·         Build college allocations and load into the Perkins Grant Management software

·         Work with college staff to develop Perkins budgets. Review and approve all budgets and amendments

·         Work with Accountability Specialist to maintain and revise Perkins Management Software when needed

·         Provide Split Sheet/Personnel and Operating to administrative services

·         Develop criteria/selection process for Perkins Internal Control visits

·         Participate on Perkins Internal Control visits to the colleges

·         Oversee the reporting for the Perkins Consolidated Annual Report

·         Work with Administrative Services regarding the Perkins financial information needed for OCTAE

·         Responsible for monitoring carryover funds and developing carryover spreadsheet to redistribute unspent Perkins funds to the colleges

·         Develop and conduct monthly training sessions with the colleges regarding Perkins grant management

·         Provide planning support for Institutional Effectiveness Peer Group Meetings

·         Regularly visit and train new college staff and others regarding software and grant requirements

·         Attend US Department of Education meetings as needed.

·         Develop file management structure to ensure that records are maintained for all colleges

·         Responsible for disseminating Perkins grant award notices.

·         Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university *and* Five (5) years of experience in management or the defined departmental area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

·         Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

·         Five (5) years managing the Carl D. Perkins Grant (college or system level) including fiscal management

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

·         Proficient with Excel, pivot tables, and developing spreadsheets.

·         SQL database experience

·         Strong communication, both written and verbal

·         Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the college and the system office

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website 

Applications will be accepted until filled. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position. 

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1762. 

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law)

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