Job Details

Title III Grant Coordinator

Position Number: 6126920
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Title III Grant Coordinator

Position Number: B1199PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $32,500 - $36,500 annual plus exceptional benefits
Close Date: 04/20/2025

Primary Purpose:

The Title III Grant Coordinator will work with Title III activity leads to facilitate and oversee the Colleges Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant ensuring compliance with all State, federal and grant requirements.

This position is a limited duration, grant-funded position with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2029. Although the grant is expected to end on that date, this grant may need a one-year grant extension. If that would occur, employment under the grant might also be extended.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

Provide leadership and oversight for COCCs Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant activities to ensure implementation of activities and achievement of project goals and objectives.
Serve as the Colleges primary liaison with the U. S. Department of Education grants officer, working with that individual to clarify regulatory requirements, budget changes, and develop annual progress reports.
Support grant activity leads as needed with implementation.

Administrative Responsibilities

Support project teams in implementing grant activities and manage the Title III grant, fostering completion of the work in line with the Colleges mission and strategic plan.
Serve as the Colleges lead for grant regulations in order to remain in compliance with grant provisions and as the primary point of contact with the Department of Education Title III Grants Officer.
Work with grant evaluator and the Colleges Institutional Effectiveness Office to collect the data required for the evaluation plan. Support grant activity leads in creating regular grant time and effort reporting.
Develop and maintain Title III intranet as a source to track progress, key milestone, reports, and related activities.
Prepare regular budget reports, reconcile and monitor grant budget, and approve expenditures; develop an internal controls manual; recommend budget adjustments to the VPSA as permissible under grant requirements, consistent with grant regulations and to ensure strong internal control of federal funds.
Assist in institutionalizing project activities into the College for post-grant sustainability.
Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Knowledge of and experience in project management including using time effectively, critical problem-solving, good communication, and great attention to detail.
Ability to work as a member of a team, time and task oriented, and possess a positive change agent spirit.
Ability to create and manage web pages.
Ability to effectively perform and manage multiple projects and prioritize workload to meet varying deadlines.
Ability to work effectively across a wide range of departments, with faculty and administrators, and with various interest groups, identifying issues that affect multiple areas and bring stakeholders to a reasonable consensus.
Must be a self-starter, work collaboratively in a team environment, be highly motivated, and possess good judgment in identifying issues, stakeholders, and priorities.
Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
Ability to effectively utilize common Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required; experience with database (e.g., Access) and reporting software (e.g., Argos) preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, using the English language.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Education, Business, Communications, or related field.

Experience:

Three years experience in any combination of the following:
- Grant administration/management, including collecting, analyzing, tracking and synthesizing data.
- Project management, including budget experience, in a higher education setting or a related field and in an environment of complex rules and processes.
- Experience managing federal or other complex grants, including reporting, fiscal oversight and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Masters degree in Education, Business, Communications, or related field.

Experience:

Professional work experience at a community college.
Experience working with U.S. Department of Education or other state/federal agency grants.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11171

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.