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Position Type

Full-time

Job Summary

The Director of Title III and Sponsored Programs Administration is responsible for the overall direction and effective management of the University’s Title III Program and other externally funded programs. This includes: daily administration of the Title III Program, oversight of each Title III activity, development of effective administrative compliance procedures and proper resource allocation. The Director also coordinates all University-wide pre- and post- program grant award activity including: identifying funding sources; fund acquisition; regulatory compliance; recordkeeping and maintaining systems for all grants and awards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide administrative Title III oversight of federal Title III funded activities Oversee the preparation of Title III plans of operation Train, guide and assist Title III Activity Directors, faculty, and administrators in best practices for submission of grant proposals and in accomplishment of post-award program goals Provide technical assistance to Title III Activity Directors and Principal Investigators to ensure that they are meeting the grant objectives during the designated time period Conduct regular meetings with Title III Activity Directors and Principal Investigators Facilitate the institutionalization of Title III initiatives and new practices Coordinate Title III activities in a manner that will facilitate maximum effectiveness and utilization of program resources and personnel Serve as an effective liaison with the Title III Program Office and independent evaluators Develop and maintain effective communications channels for Title III Programs Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Provide effective direction, oversight and monitoring of all externally funded programs to facilitate and ensure institutional compliance with regulations and University protocols Develop and recommend plans, programs, and policies to increase grants and contracts that sup- port the University’s strategic objectives Evaluate the University’s opportunities and possibilities in relation to specific RFP’s and grant announcements Partner with faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities Minimum Qualifications B.A. degree from a regionally accredited college or University; Masters’ degree preferred. Demonstrated success in effective grant writing that resulted in grant awards Three years related professional experience, preferably working in an Office of Sponsored Re- search at an institution of higher education Experience in federal and state grant administration, including pre- and post-award activity and program evaluation strategies a plus Understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for grants management, sponsored research and Title III, including EDGAR, NSF, US DOE, NIH, NEA and NEH, A-100 and Circular A-21 desirable.

 

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers’ social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

To apply for the Director of Title III and Sponsored Programs position, use the “Quick Apply/Submit Resume” button below to submit your information,  cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.

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