Grant Project Director STEM Engine of Progress

Duties & Responsibilities:
•Oversees the daily operations of the project, including timely implementation of all required activities, as detailed in the grant proposal and/or grant agreement or contract
•Hires, supervises, and evaluates full-time and part-time project staff, including consultants
•Administers, prepares, and manages the grant budget to ensure funds are allocated and spent according to project, funder, and college requirements
•Ensures compliance with College and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations
•Leads formative and summative evaluation of project by working with external evaluator
•Prepares and oversees grant projects in accordance with College policy and in compliance with funder requirements detailed in the grant proposal and/or grant agreement or contract
•Develops and implements continual assessment plans to ensure monitoring of grant goals and objectives
•Collaborates with internal and external partners to optimize delivery of project services
•Works with project and College staff to institutionalize improvements and project components
•Serves as a liaison between the College and project consultants, students, and funding agency
•Reviews and prepares materials for dissemination via articles, reports, presentations, etc.
•Communicates grant goals to the College/Campus community, campus administrators, faculty, and students

Minimum Requirements: 
•Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience
•Experience with resources and technology for experiential learning in face-to-face and in virtual environments
•Knowledge of grant management including budget, hiring, supervision and evaluation of personnel and reporting
•Knowledge of student services processes such as advising, recruiting, and retention strategies
•Knowledge and understanding of virtual teaching practices
•Knowledge of professional development strategies and best practices
•Possess proven track record of excellence in grant budget management
•Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communications skills
•Experience planning, coordinating and organizing complex, multi-activity projects (preferable in education setting)
•Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growth
•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for reporting purposes
•Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, students, and the public

Company info

Miami Dade College