TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTOR Print ( TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTOR Salary $80,000.00 Annually Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 998945 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 01/19/2024 + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information Northwestern State University invites applications for the position of Program Director for its Title III 'Elevate U' grant. The University seeks a dynamic, visionary leader who promotes excellence, cultural competence, academic and student engagement, internationalization, career and internship development, and entrepreneurial engagement. This is a grant-funded, 12-month position, renewable each year for up to five (5) years. The Program Director will implement and monitor the grant's day-to-day operations under the Principal Investigator's (PI) supervision. To Apply: Submit electronically: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current CV, 3) official transcripts, and 4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to: Dr. Greg Handel, Provost, and Vice President of Academic Affairs: Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell ), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email . Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe ), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email . In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly ), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email . Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge ) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email . Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe ), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email . Qualifications + Master's degree required; doctoral degree preferred in education, counseling, public administration, or related fields from an accredited college or university. + Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with state or federally funded educational opportunity programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for underrepresented and first-generation college students. + Minimum of three (3) years of experience successfully managing (achieving grant deliverables) or having responsibility for grants which can include: applying for grants, monitoring compliance and reporting activities, monitoring budgets per applicable fiscal restraints, and maintaining grant records. + Experience implementing innovative, culturally responsive, and inclusive instruction models and pedagogies that foster increased academic support for low-income, underrepresented students. + Experience in staff supervision, program development, implementation, and evaluation. + Training or experience in best practices and programming that improves the persistence, academic standing, and graduation rates of underrepresented and first-generation college students. Job Concepts + Reports directly to the Provost/VPAA + Work closely with Vice President for Student Experience and Executive Director of Academic and Advising Services, and assist with coordinating activities of the Advising Services Program Manager + Implement and monitor the day-to-day operations + Oversee achievement of all goals and deliverables outlined in the Elevate U grant + Ensure that NSU policies and procedures are established with grant personnel + Work closely with NSU's Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and NSU's Director of Sponsored Programs Office + Reconcile the monthly budget statements and accounting records + Ensure all documents are stored properly + Maintain the Program database + Ensure all records are maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the conclusion of each five-year funding cycle + Ensure all Personnel are recruited, hired, trained, and supervised and consistent with NSU policies and procedures + Provide general supervision and leadership for all Title III Activities + Ensure the President is informed of Program's progress and potential issues. + Meet regularly with the Principal Investigator and Program staff to ensure Activities #1 and #2 are implemented and objectives accomplished. + Supervise all subordinate Program staff to implement Title III Activities by stated timelines. + Assist in institutionalizing Program activities into NSU's ongoing operations. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone Website Please verify your email addressVerify Email
