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Grant Project Director, Early Career

Employer
Miami Dade College
Location
Wolfson Campus

Job Details

Job Title: Grant Project Director, Early Career
Location: Wolfson Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1003413
Job Details

Job Family

ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)

Grade

16

Salary

$64,817 - $81,021

Department

Workforce Programs & Professional Learning

Reports To

Dean/Executive Director/Chairperson

Closing Date

September 04, 2022

FLSA Status

Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

June 20, 2022

Job Summary

The Grant Project Director is responsible for the planning, organization, management, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the project. This includes ensuring that the project complies with funder’s requirements, achieves objectives and outcomes, manages budget, and is implemented successfully. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment. This is a temporary position.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Oversees the daily operations of the project, including timely implementation of all required activities, as detailed in the grant proposal and/or grant agreement or contract
  • Hires, supervises, and evaluates full-time and part-time project staff, including consultants
  • Administers, prepares, and manages the grant budget to ensure funds are allocated and spent according to project, funder, and college requirements
  • Ensures compliance with College and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Leads formative and summative evaluation of project by working with external evaluator
  • Prepares and oversees grant projects in accordance with College policy and in compliance with funder requirements detailed in the grant proposal and/or grant agreement or contract
  • Develops and implements continual assessment plans to ensure monitoring of grant goals and objectives
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to optimize delivery of project services
  • Works with project and College staff to institutionalize improvements and project components
  • Serves as a liaison between the College and project consultants, students, and funding agency
  • Reviews and prepares materials for dissemination via articles, reports, presentations, etc.
  • Communicates grant goals to the College/Campus community, campus administrators, faculty, and students
  • Serves on campus and college-wide committees, as appropriate
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
  • Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience
  • All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
  • Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and proceduresKnowledge of grant management including budget, hiring, supervision and evaluation of personnel and reportingKnowledge of professional development strategies and best practicesPossess proven track record of excellence in grant budget managementExcellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communications skillsExperience planning, coordinating and organizing complex, multi-activity projects (preferable in education setting)Ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesKnowledge and proficiency of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibilityStrong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growthAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for reporting purposesAbility to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, students, and the publicAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to develop cooperative relationships among faculty, staff, administration, and College leadership
  • Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekend assignments
Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Organization

Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.

Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College.  Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.

With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.

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