What are the responsibilities and job description for the THECB - Manager II (Grant Manager) position at TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD?
THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.
We are located at the George Herbert Walker Bush building located in the capitol complex at 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.
General Description:
This position performs complex administrative grant management, research, and evaluation services. Work primarily involves management of multi-million-dollar health-related grant programs addressing nursing shortages and other healthcare needs in rural and metropolitan areas and improving the overall quality of healthcare education and services in Texas. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making. This position reports to the Senior Director in Academic and Health Affairs.
- Manages multi-million-dollar medical education and health-related grant programs and associated reporting requirements.
- Oversee grant contracting process including monitoring expenditures, performance, and deliverables of contracted project efforts at institutions of higher education.
- Develops requests for application (RFA) announcements and oversees application and grant approval processes.
- Manages the development of legislatively mandated grant reports, coordinating with internal/external stakeholders of the agency.
- Responds to internal and external data requests related to grant programs in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with agency divisions to improve grant management processes and systems.
- Translate grant-related policy initiatives and statutes into Board rules and develops implementation procedures.
- Monitors relevant legislation by preparing bill analyses, fiscal notes, and educational impact studies, as needed.
- Prepare written materials and presentations for quarterly Board Committee and Coordinating Board meetings, as needed.
- Represents the agency through public speaking engagements, as needed.
- Develop presentations, studies, memoranda, and other documents.
- Travels up to 10 percent of the time, including overnight.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Knowledge of Texas higher education system, including community college, university, and health-related institutions.
- Knowledge of customer service deliverables.
- Knowledge of higher education policy.
- Skills in financial analysis and budgeting.
- Skills in analytical thinking, interpersonal and leadership skills, and professional writing.
- Skilled in using personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, project or grant management software, and databases.
- Skilled in developing presentations, reports, and other documents.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and advanced problem solving.
- Ability to present professional research data, agency recommendations, and reports at workshops, seminars, board meetings, hearings, and other public events.
- Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and statutes; exercise sound judgment and discretion when applying relevant policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form to a wide range of individuals.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and workload.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet objectives, and successfully meet periodic, milestone, and final deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally.
Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
Required Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Four years of work experience in grant management or performing complex administrative duties such as program development, project management, or administration within colleges, universities, health-related institutions, government, foundations, associations, or related entities.
- Master’s degree may substitute for two years of required work experience.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience with health-related and medical education grant programs.
- Experience administering a health-related education program.
- Experience with grant management and financial systems.
Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
- Collaboration in hybrid work environments;
- Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers and telephones;
- Frequent sitting;
- Frequently works under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
Must be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
- Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules; and work extended hours as necessary.
- Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.
- Travel occasionally for work assignments and training.
Application Requirements:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at https://www.highered.texas.gov/careers/.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.
Notes to Applicant:
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.
Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.
Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
- Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
- Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
- Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.
Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
