Grant Director- Talent Search Seguin
Texas State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

2024744

Posting/Functional Title:

Grant Director- Talent Search Seguin

University Pay Plan Title:

Grant Director, Non-Faculty

Location:

San Marcos, Other - Seguin Texas

Department:

Talent Search - Sequin

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Grant

Monthly Salary:

$5,000.00

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field appropriate for direct services and program leadership supporting students.
• Experience with academic support programs, or other student support services;
• Experience advising students on academics, financial aid, college and career preparation.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing services for high school or college students.
• Experience managing programs, budgets, staff, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, education, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field appropriate for direct services and program leadership supporting students.
• Knowledge of TRIO or other higher education academic programs and support services and effective practices supporting student recruitment, retention, and development.
• 3 years program management experience including project development/coordination, supervision, collaborative outreach, reporting fiscal management, database management, project evaluation, reporting/compliance, staff supervision.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.
• Experience working with SAP/Excel for budgets and financial processes.

Job Description:

• This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.
• The Talent Search Director is responsible for the daily operation and facilitation of the programmatic and administrative components of the Talent Search program.
• The Director will be responsible for coordinating and providing administrative oversight for all phases of the Program.
• Primary duties involve implementation of program activities and services to meet specific program objectives.
• Main office location at Target Schools (Seguin, Texas) with frequent travel to the Texas State University Campus in San Marcos, Texas.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Talent Search TRIO program and all components associated with the program.
• Responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of performance of program staff.
• Conduct regularly scheduled group and individual meetings with program staff.
• Prepare and administer program budget in accordance with federal and university budgetary policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet program objectives.
• Maintain relevant data and metrics on performance to measure and evaluate goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain processes for keeping accurate records. Monitor file/record keeping schedule in accordance with university guidelines. Conduct regularly schedule reviews of participant files and financial information.
• Communicate and correspond with Department of Education Program officers on program performance (annual report), annual budgets, program needs, requests, progress updates and questions.
• Work with university departments to resolve any issues that may arise as they pertain to budgets, financial analysis, reconciliations, procurement, travel, the hiring process, office maintenance or otherwise.
• Attend State, Regional and National Conferences.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants:

• Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications in the order in which they are listed in this job posting.

Job Open Date:

09/05/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49247

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