Title III Project Coordinator

The Title III Project Coordinator serves as the primary administrative official responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and managing the day-to-day implementation of the federal Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant project across Reid State Community College (RSCC). The Project Coordinator utilizes project management tools, institutional data, and financial monitoring processes to ensure that all project activities, timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements align with federal guidelines and the College's Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). This position works in close coordination with departments across the College to support student persistence, retention, completion, and long-term institutional self-sufficiency. This position reports directly to the Dean of Students.

For purposes of Title III project administration, the Project Coordinator shall have direct access to the President or the President's designated executive sponsor and executive leadership as necessary to address implementation, budget, compliance, policy, and sustainability matters.

At a minimum, the essential functions of the Title III Project Coordinator are to:

1. Provide overall leadership, coordination, and day-to-day management of the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), ensuring implementation of activities in accordance with the approved Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), project goals, objectives, and federal requirements.

2. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate Title III project staff, providing direction, monitoring performance, and ensuring accountability for assigned responsibilities and project deliverables.

3. In collaboration with Institutional Advancement and Grants, academic leadership, and Institutional Effectiveness, maintain the official project work plan, monitor implementation timelines, track milestone deliverables, and evaluate progress toward established performance measures.

4. Convene and lead regular Title III Project Team meetings to coordinate activities across Student Services, Instruction, Information Technology, Institutional Effectiveness, workforce development, and other College departments.

5. Collaborate with the Business Office and Institutional Advancement and Grants to monitor project expenditures, review purchasing requests, track budget allocations, and ensure compliance with applicable federal and institutional fiscal policies.

6. Serve as the primary liaison with the appropriate federal Title III program and grant officials regarding project implementation, reporting, and compliance matters.

7. Serve as the primary liaison to the external evaluator, coordinating data collection, performance assessments, and evaluation activities to measure project effectiveness and progress toward established objectives.

8. Prepare, coordinate, and submit required federal performance reports, annual grant updates, and compliance documentation in accordance with established deadlines and reporting requirements.

9. Monitor implementation of Title III-funded student success initiatives, including proactive advising, early-alert interventions, tutoring, academic support, and resource navigation, ensuring alignment with approved project objectives.

10. Review institutional and project performance data in collaboration with Institutional Effectiveness and appropriate project personnel to assess progress, identify implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions or improvements.

11. Coordinate with College leadership to implement institutionalization and sustainability plans, including strategies for integrating successful grant-funded practices and recurring costs into ongoing institutional operations.

12. Facilitate professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff related to Title III-supported initiatives, student success practices, and project-supported technologies.

13. Ensure complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation of project activities, expenditures, performance outcomes, and other records required for federal grant monitoring and compliance.

14. Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Reid State Community College to internal and external stakeholders.

15. Comply with the policies and procedures of Reid State Community College and the Alabama Community College System.

16. Attend and convene workshops, conferences, and meetings that contribute to professional development, institutional improvement, and successful project implementation.

17. Participate in staff, division, and committee meetings as assigned.

18. Demonstrate ethical behavior, professionalism, honesty, integrity, and sound judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and the President.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in higher education administration, educational leadership, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in higher education administration, grant management, project coordination, budget monitoring, or related compliance roles.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in higher education administration, educational leadership, or a related field.

· Three (3) years of experience managing federal or major competitive grants within a community college setting.

· Demonstrated experience coordinating institution-wide student success initiatives involving multiple departments, including the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities designed to improve student persistence, retention, and completion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, and presentations.

· Strong project management, organizational, leadership, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet complex administrative deadlines.

· Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel, coordinate cross-functional teams, and promote accountability for project activities and outcomes.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· Demonstrated ability to use or learn student success platforms, institutional information systems, project management applications, and reporting tools.

· Knowledge of federal grant regulations, reporting requirements, financial monitoring, and compliance procedures.

· Ability to interpret institutional and project performance data, monitor progress toward established objectives, and recommend improvements when needed.

· Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Reid State Community College and the Alabama Community College System.

· Understanding of the challenges affecting rural, low-income, academically underprepared, first-generation, and other student populations experiencing barriers to postsecondary success.

· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with College leadership, faculty, staff, students, external partners, and other stakeholders.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.

As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.

Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicant must submit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
    • There is a form that can be used, which is available at , located under Documents,

OR

• A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature with employment dates, job title, and an indication of whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: . If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College (sbrown@reidstate.edu).

Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.

Reid State Community College does not accept faxed, mailed, or emailed application materials.

Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.

The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.