The Title III Project Director provides leadership and day-to-day management for Highland Community College's Title III project and is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of all grant activities. The Director oversees project planning, personnel, budgets, evaluation, reporting, records management, and compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements. Working collaboratively across the College, the Director ensures that grant activities achieve established objectives, remain on schedule and within budget, and contribute to sustainable improvements in institutional capacity and student success. The Title III Project Director reports directly to the President.
This position is funded through the Title III grant and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and administration of the Title III project and ensure activities are completed on schedule and in accordance with the approved grant.
- Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Education regulations, grant terms and conditions, institutional policies, and federal requirements.
- Coordinate implementation of grant activities, objectives, performance measures, timelines, and deliverables.
- Manage the Title III grant budget, monitor expenditures, maintain appropriate documentation, prepare annual budgets, and ensure funds are used in accordance with the approved budget and federal requirements.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of grant-funded personnel and participate in the hiring, onboarding, development, and evaluation of project staff.
- Coordinate with the external evaluator and appropriate College personnel to monitor project progress, assess outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with Institutional Research and other College departments to establish effective data collection, participant tracking, assessment, and reporting processes.
- Coordinate implementation of grant-supported technology, student success, advising, retention, and institutional capacity-building initiatives.
- Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and other information to the U.S. Department of Education and College leadership.
- Maintain complete and accurate grant records and develop and maintain a Title III Policies and Procedures Manual consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, federal guidance, and College policies.
- Collaborate effectively with vice presidents, faculty, Student Affairs staff, Institutional Research, Business Services, and other College personnel and external partners to achieve project objectives and support the long-term institutionalization of successful grant activities.
- Participate in required Title III meetings, conferences, and professional development activities and perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides leadership and supervision for personnel assigned to the Title III project. Responsibilities include participating in the selection, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of grant-funded personnel; planning, assigning, and monitoring work; supporting professional development; addressing performance concerns; and ensuring personnel activities align with College policies, federal requirements, and approved grant objectives.