Coordinator of Title III, Programs and Grants

Position Summary

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. (This position is on a non‑tenure track and is ineligible for non‑probationary status due to finite funding and duration as provided in the Alabama Code 16‑24C‑4(3)(b).

• 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.
• Generate revenues for college programs through timely submission of well‑researched, well‑written, and well‑documented grant proposals.
• Research and identify 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.
• Provide support to the college in proposal preparation and coordination for submission of grants; and work with appropriate staff to gather necessary information for proposals.
• Compile progress and technical reporting requirements with Grant Manager/Principal Investigator.
• Serve as the Grant Manager/Principal Investigator as directed.
• Develop and maintain relationships and funding opportunities with local, state, and federal funding agencies.
• Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
• Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations.
• Coordinate and follow upon the progress of submitted proposals.
• Coordinate with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals, special projects and grant awards.
• Develop and maintain a master file on prospective, pending, awarded grants and contracts, and support grant reporting efforts.
• Remain up‑to‑date on current issues related to grant proposals.
• Meet regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs and provide training on grant writing and submission process.
• Develop, maintain, and publish 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution (Master’s 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, budgets, and financial data.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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• 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 meet deadlines.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to use technology and tools associated with the work.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include…