POSITION TITLE:
Perkins and Grants Manager
APPOINTMENT:
Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Dual Enrollment and Educational Services
JOB SUMMARY:
The Perkins and Grants Manager oversees the effective administration compliance and fiscal stewardship of the colleges Carl Perkins Basic Local Application Plan (LAP) and all additional federal state and locally funded grants. This position manages the full lifecycle of Perkins activitiesincluding budget development reporting needs assessment and coordination with faculty and staffto ensure alignment with LAP objectives and state addition the Manager leads comprehensive grants management processes across multiple funding streams such as Rapid Response WIOA and adult education ensuring strict compliance with regulatory guidelines accurate budget monitoring timely reporting and successful execution of program deliverables. Through strong fiscal oversight policy implementation and collaborative program coordination the Perkins and Grants Manager ensures that all grant-funded initiatives operate efficiently meet accountability standards and support the institutions strategic goals.
Required:
Associates Degree in a related field from an accredited institution
Innovative creative and energetic work style
The ability to represent RPCC internally and externally
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Excel to include the use of pivot tables view look up and macros
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited institution
Experience in higher education in grant management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perkins Management (50%)
Develop administer and maintain a system for managing Perkins grant funds;
Ensure consistency and compliance with grant development and fiscal policies for grant-related activities;
Coordinate grant execution and ensure appropriate distribution of grant documents;
Submit timely the following: invoices progress reports completion reports and work products;
Ensure compliance with agency requirements;
Develop and submit budget for approval including processing the required budget paperwork and completing required fiscal reports;
Identify need for and prepare grant budget revisions;
Coordinate use of funds to ensure program guidelines are followed LAP goals and objectives are achieved and ensure that program accountability standards are met;
Coordinate with faculty and staff involved with Perkins projects within the college to prepare required program reports to document activities outlined in LAP;
Manage Carl Perkins Basic Local Application Plan (LAP) to ensure compliance of approved LAP submitted to the LCTCS office;
Execute needs assessment for maintain and revise Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA);
Grants Management (50%)
Ensuring effective management grants through compliance with all federal state and local regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of program requirements for Rapid Response WIOA adult education grants and other funding streams.
Prepare and submit required federal state and internal reports including performance fiscal and narrative reports.
Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure grant activities follow funding guidelines.
Prepare monitor and reconcile grant budgets; ensure expenditures align with allowable cost principles; work with finance staff to track spending and process budget revisions.
Review and approve invoices reimbursement requests and financial documentation tied to grant activities.
Lead or assist in writing grant proposals budgets and supporting documentation.
Monitor grant-funded program activities to ensure objectives timelines and deliverables are met.
Other duties as assigned
About RPCC:
River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training certificates diplomas and Associate Degrees. Please visit our website for more information: . River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1962 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator Shalither S. Cushenberry has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at or . Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at or . At RPCC the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).
Required Experience:
Manager