13 Mar
TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Louisiana, Natchitoches , 71457 Natchitoches USA

TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTORPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4869434) TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTORSalary$82,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Natchitoches, LAJob TypeUnclassifiedJob Number998945DepartmentNorthwestern State UniversityOpening Date03/13/2025

Description

Benefits

Supplemental InformationNorthwestern 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 (Pl) supervision.To apply: Please submit a letter of application, a current CV, official transcripts, and a list of three professional references to Veronica Biscoe, Director of University Planning, Assessment and EEO atapply@nsula.edu. 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) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu . 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 (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu . Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to apply@nsula.edu. Minimum 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) yean 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) yean 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.EmployerState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmPlease verify your email addressVerify Email


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