Director of Title III

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Title III is responsible for the implementation facilitation and monitoring
of all activities related to Title III. The Title III Director will oversee and manage all operations of the program which include programmatic budgetary compliance and monitoring progress and outcomes. This includes daily administration of the Title III Program oversight of each Title III activity development of effective administrative compliance policies and procedures ensuring proper resource allocation identification of funding sources funding acquisition regulatory compliance recordkeeping and maintaining systems for all grants and awards. This position is ultimately responsible to the President and Chief Financial Officer of the institution for compliance of Title III regulations. Professionally representsthe Office of Title III and the University as a liaisonwithexternalfunding agencies/organizations at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In support of the Universitys established strategic goals priorities and objectives ensures that quality-efficient services and compliance monitoring are provided by the thorough administrative oversight of federal Title III funded activities.

• Develops and recommends plans programs and policies to increase grants and contracts that support the Universitys strategic objectives.
• Overseas the preparation of Title III plans of operation as well as other institutional based proposals to fund major University initiatives.
• Evaluates the Universitys possibilities in relation to specific RFPs and grant announcements.
• Identifies funding for professional development for staff and faculty and to support academic programs of the University.
• Reviews individual grants proposals with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with funding agency policies compatibility with the University strategic priorities and other funding implications
• Creates and fosters an environment of support for the University research community.
• Ensures that the Title III Program operates within compliance of the U. S.
  Department of Education and the College policies and grant terms and conditions.
• Facilitates information between the administration and program components to ensure that operations complement the institutions strategic goals and provision of the Title III grant award.
• Ensures continuous planning and management needs of the Program Activities are met.
• Train guide and assist Title III administrators in best practices for submission of grant proposals and in accomplishment of post award program goals that support the Universitys strategic objectives.
• Provides technical assistance to Title III Activity Directors and Principal Investigators to ensure that they meet their objectives during the designated time-period.
• Ensures that the Title III Program and other appropriate external grants are evaluated at a minimum of one time each year to ensure compliance with Agency regulations and requirements.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

In addition to performance of the essential functions this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions based upon the requirements of the university.

• Develops and maintains a resource library of funding sources (research foundations commodity groups private companies government agencies).
• Develops and maintains a database of areas in need of funding or research interests so that funding opportunities can be forwarded as appropriate.
• Disseminates timely electronic information about external funding opportunities to university personnel on a regular basis.
• Directly informs specific faculty and staff about opportunities in their particular field or area of expertise and research interest.
• Initiates plans and provides training lectures and workshops for faculty and administrators on the Universitys specific procedures for application to external funding agencies/organizations.
• Provides effective direction oversight and monitoring of all externally funded programs to facilitate and ensure institutional compliance with regulations and University protocols:
• Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures to coincide with applicable pre- and post-award sponsored program and Title III compliance requirements.
• Coordinates Title III activities in a manner that will facilitate maximum effectiveness and utilization of program resources and personnel.
• Provides oversight for post-award management including assisting and ensuring that principal investigators properly requisition personnel (comply with all University appointment and hiring procedures) purchase equipment and procure other materials and supplies.
• Reviews requests by external sponsors.
• Supervises the preparation and pre-approves all correspondence with external funding agencies and organizations including:
• Coordination with the Business Office in the preparation and submission of financial statements and cost reimbursement billings to federal and private awarding agencies.

• Reviews and pre-approves all award modifications implementation schedule revisions extension requests and negotiates with funding agency/organization representatives concerning these issues.
• Prepares and administers all sub-awards to partner institutions as applicable.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of essentials records and files related to sponsored program grants and contracts.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of the Universitys policies and procedures including but not limited university services activities and personnel policies.
• Follows and ensures compliance with university policies such as purchasing contracts personnel etc.
• Ensures compliance with applicable recordkeeping and procedural regulations.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all personal information relating to students and personnel; limits exposure to confidential information on a job-related and authorized need-to-know basis only.
• Maintain an on-going customer satisfaction process.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDAGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various
  internal and external constituencies within the context of a strong shared governance system.
• Working experience in an office with higher education grants preferred.
• Experience managing conflict and skills necessary to bring parties with disparate views toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience in compliance management and a broad understanding of regulations relating to grants cost principles and audit requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in business or related field required: Masters degree preferred.

Licenses or Certificates: N/A

Additional Requirements: A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful
applicant. An official transcript (if applicable) and names addresses and phone numbers of three
(3) references will be required of the successful applicant.