Coordinator of Title III, Sponsored Programs

The Coordinator of Title III, Sponsored Programs and Grants will work within the division of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations to support the administration, management, and compliance of Title III and aid the college in procuring local, state, and federal grants and contracts. This position will assist in pre-award and post-award grant operations, including the development of strategies, submission of grant proposals, and management of awarded programs, ensuring adherence to federal guidelines and institutional policies. The Coordinator will also advise Title III Activity Directors on narratives, goals and objectives, and budgets; and advise faculty and staff on how to plan, prepare, write, and manage highly competitive, technical, and complex grant proposals.

Salary Schedule Placement

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 3

($47

,322- $77,309) based on experience.

## Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for the strategic planning of Title III and Sponsored Programs, including the development of long-term funding strategies and program goals.
• Ensure all related activities and services adhere to federal guidelines and institutional policies.
• Train and assist Title III Activity Directors in developing activity objectives to meet program goals.
• Generates revenues for college programs through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant proposals.
• Researches and identifies government, corporate, public, and private funding prospects to match College priorities.
• Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.
• Provides support to the College in proposal preparation and coordination for submission of Grants; and works with appropriate staff to gather necessary information for proposals.
• Compiles progress and technical reporting requirements with Grant Manager/Principal Investigator.
• Serves as the Grant Manager/Principal Investigator as directed.
• Develops and maintains relationships and funding opportunities with local, state, and federal funding agencies.
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
• Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies andorganizations.
• Coordinates and follows upon the progress of submitted proposals.
• Coordinates with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals, special projects and grant awards.
• Develops and maintains a master file on prospective, pending, awarded grants and contracts, and supports grant reporting efforts.
• Remains up-to-date on current issues related to grant proposals.
• Meets regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs and provide training on grant writing and submission process.
• Develops, maintains, and publishes grants manuals to include policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Coordinator of Title III, Sponsored Programs and Grants will be expected to work a flexible schedule, which may include day, evening, night, and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

## Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution (Masters Degree preferred)
• Three years of experience writing grant proposals.
• Demonstrated track record of securing grants.
• Experience managing grants processes and working with local, state, and federal entities.
• Experience in managing special projects, udgets, and financial data.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Required License, Certification, Or Special Credentials

None

Other Qualifications And Job Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to represent the College in a professional manner and effectively respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to be a self-starter and meetdeadlines.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to use technology and tools associated with thework.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include some
• Ability to travel as required by the College.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-STRENGTH RATING

Sedentary Work

## Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ([www.lawsonstate.edu](https://www.lawsonstate.edu/){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}

) by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205) 929-6308 .

A Complete Application Packet Consists Of

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred. If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
  
  

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.