Director, Grants Administration and Compliance

Director, Grants Administration and Compliance

Salary

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Location

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA

Job Type

Full-time (100%)

Job Number

2026-02184

Department

Grants Office

Division

PRO (Planning and Research)

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is seeking a Director, Grants Administration and Compliance who, under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs post-award grants administration and compliance functions for the District; ensures that all publicly funded grant programs are implemented, monitored, and closed out in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local funder regulations and District policies; provides fiscal oversight, compliance training, and technical assistance to the grant awardees, fiscal support specialists, and Business Services Office staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

Cabrillo is excited to recruit for the Director of Grants Administration and Compliance, a new role focused on strengthening the College's grants infrastructure and supporting the people who make grant-funded work possible. This position reports to the Dean of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness and will help build post-award systems that make grant management easier to navigate. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates with care, and is interested in developing practical processes that help teams manage grants with confidence.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary:

Full-time administrative/management assignment (220-day work year), 12 months per year, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evenings and/or weekends as needed. Current eight-step schedule ranges from $119,615 to $168,310 per year. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $4,983 per year is provided to eligible employees. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending categorical funding and Governing Board ratification. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits:

Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance provided at a share of cost on a pre-tax basis, PERS Retirement, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Additionally, employees have the option to enroll in vision insurance at a discounted group rate. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases, full-time employees net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.

Classified administrators are required to join the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and, as such, must contribute 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

Work-Life Balance:

This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 12 months per year. Cabrillo administrators enjoy a 220-day work schedule, which equates to an average of 19 self-selected non-work days, 22 set holidays, 3 individual responsibility days off annually, 12 days of sick leave accrue annually, 7 days of which can be used as Personal Necessity.

Cabrillo's Commitment to Diversity:

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillos commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500 students per term. As of 2025, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2007, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and employees at all levels possess a long history of participatory governance at all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

Employees at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world, one student at a time!

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Develops, implements, and monitors post-award work plans, procedures, and internal controls to support timely and compliant implementation of active federal, state, and local grant awards; contributes to annual department budget development in coordination with the Director, Grants Development and the Dean of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness.
• Serves as the District's primary post-award compliance resource for public grant awards; interprets and applies federal, state, and local regulations governing sponsored programs, including Uniform Grant Guidance, Title V, and applicable provisions of the California Education Code; advises administrators and grant personnel on compliance obligations, risk areas, and corrective actions.
• Directs and manages the performance of assigned staff; directs and oversees the selection of staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evaluations; accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Reviews grant-related expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and alignment with award terms; provides compliance guidance to fiscal support specialists and Business Services Office staff engaged in grant-related fiscal work; collaborates with fiscal offices to identify, escalate, and resolve spending discrepancies in accordance with funder requirements.
• Coordinates post-award grant administration and compliance activities; maintains a master calendar of reporting, renewal, amendment, and closeout deadlines; monitors adherence to award terms and conditions, agency requirements, and District procedures; and proactively communicates with grant awardees to ensure timely submission of required reports, documentation, and compliance-related materials.
• Leads subrecipient monitoring for publicly funded grants involving pass-through funding; establishes and maintains monitoring procedures consistent with Uniform Grant Guidance; reviews subrecipient financial and programmatic reports; coordinates risk assessments, follow-up activities, and site visits as required.
• Leads audit preparation and response for federally and state-funded grant programs; coordinates with District auditors, federal and state program officers, and internal offices on audit inquiries, findings, and corrective action plans; ensures grant documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready.
• Coordinates and leads grant closeout activities for federal, state, and local awards, including final reporting, expenditure reconciliation, documentation retention, and timely submission of closeout materials to awarding agencies in accordance with District records retention policies.
• Develops and delivers fiscal and compliance training; prepares training materials, procedures, and guidance tailored to public funding requirements and to practitioners with varying levels of grants experience.
• Establishes and maintains systems for grant records retention, compliance documentation, award files, reporting records, and deadline tracking; ensures documentation is organized, current, and accessible for monitoring, audit, reporting, and closeout purposes; collaborates with the Director, Grants Development to maintain accurate and current award information in the District's grants management database.
• Provides individualized technical assistance regarding budget modifications, no-cost extension requests, time and effort reporting, procurement requirements, documentation standards, and funder communications; escalates complex or non-standard issues to the appropriate District leadership as needed.
• Collaborates with the Director, Grants Development on grant start-up activities to support a smooth transition from pre-award to post-award administration; participates in grant orientation focused on post-award policies and procedures.
• Assists in planning and facilitating meetings of the Restricted Funds/Grants Management User Group in coordination with the Director, Grants Development; participates in participatory governance committees and processes; represents the Grants Office in cross-functional meetings with Business Services, Human Resources, Purchasing, and other District offices; may represent the District at regional, state, or national conferences and trainings focused on publicly funded sponsored programs.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

OTHER DUTIES

• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet, and other District groups.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff; AND
• Graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field; AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in post-award administration, compliance, or fiscal management of federal, state, or local publicly funded grants; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desirables:

• Master's degree.
• Experience in a community college or public higher education setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Federal Uniform Grant Guidance, applicable sections of the California Education Code, Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Single Audit Act requirements, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing publicly funded grants.
• Principles, practices, and methods of post-award grants administration for federal, state, and local awards, including budget monitoring, expenditure reconciliation, subrecipient oversight, and grant closeout.
• Principles and practices of public agency fiscal management, budget development, and financial reporting as applied to grant-funded programs.
• Audit standards and practices applicable to federally and state-funded programs, including preparation, response, and corrective action.
• Principles and practices of program evaluation and outcome monitoring as applied to public grant compliance.
• Principles and practices of training development and technical assistance delivery in a complex institutional environment.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing public agency fiscal management and grants administration.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement, equity, and culture change.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work performed.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan, direct, and manage post-award grants administration and compliance functions across a portfolio of complex federal, state, and local public grants.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and agency-specific regulations governing publicly funded sponsored programs with accuracy and independent judgment.
• Provide compliance oversight and guidance related to budget reconciliation and expenditure monitoring for grant-funded programs in compliance with public funder requirements, and work with the Budget Services Office staff and fiscal support specialists to identify and address spending discrepancies promptly.
• Develop and deliver fiscal and grants compliance training that is accessible and appropriate for practitioners with varying levels of grants experience.
• Manage subrecipient relationships and monitoring activities in full accordance with Uniform Grant Guidance requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate audit responses, corrective action plans, and closeout documentation for federally and state-funded programs.
• Work collaboratively with and provide clear guidance on complex regulatory requirements to administrators, faculty, and staff with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences including funding agency representatives, auditors, and District practitioners.
• Operate a computer and use standard business and grants management software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the District.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A valid California driver's license or the ability to access and use alternative transportation.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required for submission:

• Complete application & answer supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining that the minimum qualification requirements have been met
• Attach resume
• Attach unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree(s) conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, and any costs are at the applicant's expense - click here for more information

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Official Transcripts

As part of the onboarding process, you are expected to submit official college transcripts within 30 days of hire.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee; additional documents will not be reviewed by the committee. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, Social Security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR, as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an eVerify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.

Please note: Employees who work part-time contracts will receive a pro rata benefit stipend based on the percentage of assignment.

Classified administrators are required to join the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such must contribute 8% of their monthly salary on a pre-tax basis.

The Administrators Benefit Summary provides additional benefit information.

For more information related to benefits, please visit the Cabrillo College Human Resources Benefits webpage on our website.

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IMPORTANT: All applicants are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the screening and selection process. Be concise, yet specific and informative in your responses to these supplemental questions. "See resume", "Will be answered during interview", attachments, or links/URLs (unless a question specifically requires it) will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to the questions in the following boxes. Please indicate below that you have read and understood these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience with post-award grants administration for federal, state, or local publicly funded grants. In your response, include the types of grants or funders you have supported and your role in implementation, reporting, fiscal monitoring, compliance, and closeout.

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What experience do you have maintaining grant records, tracking reporting deadlines, supporting audit readiness, and using internal controls to ensure grants are administered in accordance with award terms and funder requirements?

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Describe your experience providing grants-related guidance, training, or technical assistance across departments in a diverse community college or public higher education environment. Include how you have worked with Project Directors, faculty, fiscal staff, administrators, or other practitioners with varying levels of grants experience, roles, and diverse backgrounds.

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Describe how you have demonstrated sensitivity and understanding in the delivery of services and support to a diverse workforce and student population (diverse in terms of socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds).

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I understand and reconfirm my consent and authorization that if I am a final candidate for this position, Cabrillo College or its authorized agent(s) may conduct comprehensive, job-related background and/or reference checks, including job history, criminal history, identity check, and/or fingerprinting. This reconfirmation question and its answer are confidential and will not be seen by the Search and Selection Committee.

• I agree
• I do not agree

Required Question

Employer Cabrillo College

Address 6500 Soquel Dr

Building 1550

Aptos, California, 95003

Phone (831) 479-6217

Website http://cabrillo.edu