Project Coordinator - SIP Grant

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Position Details

Position Title: Project Coordinator - SIP Grant Department: Academic Affairs Location: Moorhead Employment Type: Staff, Administrative Exempt, Full-time Benefit Eligible: Yes General Employment Period: Year round General Work Schedule (days of week): Monday through Friday General Shift Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Position Opening Date: 10/16/2026 Screening Begins: 10/26/2026 Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled? Yes

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you''ll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating implementation, administration and evaluation of the College's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant and supporting other assigned academic or student-success initiatives.

The grant is a comprehensive institutional capacity-building initiative designed to improve student success, strengthen technology-rich teaching and learning, expand workforce readiness, and support the responsible integration of artificial intelligence across the curriculum.

Working across Academic Affairs and with campus and external partners, the Project Coordinator provides the organizational infrastructure for initiatives involving faculty development, classroom and learning management technology, artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, and student success. The coordinator manages project plans, timelines and budgets, monitors progress, facilitates communication, maintains grant records and reporting, and helps ensure that project activities meet approved objectives, budgets, performance measures, and federal requirements.

What You''ll Do

• Project Coordination and Implementation

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the Title III SIP grant and other assigned academic or student-success initiatives.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and performance indicators.

• Monitor progress, identify implementation risks, and coordinate follow-up with project and activity leaders.

• Organize project meetings and maintain clear communication, records, and action items.

• Initiative and Partnership Support

• Coordinate implementation support for grant-funded initiatives involving faculty development, learning technology, artificial intelligence literacy and curricular integration, workforce readiness, and student success and retention.

• Provide logistical, communication, documentation, and participation-tracking support for internal teams, advisory groups, employers, community partners, and other external collaborators.

• Work with responsible campus leaders to support workshops, training, applied-learning opportunities, and partnership activities.

• Budget and Resource Administration

• Monitor expenditures, reconcile activity against approved budgets, and prepare budget updates and projections.

• Coordinate with finance and grants personnel on purchases, contracts, reimbursements, equipment, and services.

• Maintain fiscal records and supporting documentation in accordance with grant and institutional requirements.

• Assessment and Reporting

• Coordinate collection and maintenance of project data, performance measures, and outcome documentation.

• Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness, project leaders, and external evaluators to assess progress and support continuous improvement.

• Assist with federal performance reports, institutional updates, dashboards, budget reports, and other required reporting.

• Grant Compliance and Sustainability

• Monitor alignment of project activities, expenditures, timelines, and outcomes with approved grant requirements.

• Maintain organized records for audits, monitoring visits, federal reporting, and institutional review.

• Support implementation of evaluator or program-officer recommendations.

• Assist project leaders with sustainability planning and the institutionalization of successful grant initiatives.

You''ll Thrive Here if You:

• Enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with people across an organization.
• Take pride in staying organized and following through on details while balancing changing priorities.
• Look for ways to solve problems, improve processes, and make work easier for others.

Qualifications

What We''re Looking For

We''re looking for someone who brings a combination of relevant experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and a commitment to contributing to a collaborative work environment. You don''t need to meet every preferred qualification to be considered. If the role interests you and your background aligns with the required qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience in project coordination, grants administration, higher education administration, or a related area.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience monitoring budgets, maintaining records, and preparing reports.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with federally or externally funded grants.
• Experience working with regulatory, contractual, or institutional requirements to support compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Experience in higher education, institutional effectiveness, project management, or a related environment.
• Experience with assessment, data analysis, or performance reporting.
• Knowledge of learning technologies, artificial intelligence initiatives, or organizational change.
• Project-management training or certification.

Required Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze information, prepare written reports, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to use sound judgment, solve problems, and adapt to changing needs.

Benefits and Salary

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year''s
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: 65,000.00 - 70,000.00 USD Annual Salary

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position''s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

What to Submit with Your Application

• Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Optional Documents:

• List of References

• Licensure

• Certification

• Training

• Other

Additional Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a grant-funded position. Employee will work on campus.

Professional References:

Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for at least two professional references before an offer of employment can be made. Reference information may be provided with the initial application or requested later in the selection process, depending on the position.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.