Job Description

 

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College invites applications for a Director of Title V Grants position. This position is responsible for the organization, management, planning, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of one Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grants, one American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant, and other grants as needed.

This individual provides grant project leadership and works closely with all personnel assigned to these grants. This individual also works with program faculty, division chairs, deans, and vice-presidents to complete grant objectives. The director interacts with representatives of government, industry, K-12 schools, other colleges and universities, and business partners. This position reports to the Vice President of Learning & Student Success.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 16, 2024 . Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Provide overall project leadership for both grants, keeping BBCC administration apprised of relevant grant objective progress and concerns.
• Major Title V grant activities include:
• Supporting faculty involvement in equity training, including the launch of a training program.
• Facilitate leadership and equity training for college supervisors.
• Implement equity focused professional development for college staff.
• Major ARPA grant activities include:
• Facilitating the promotion, launch and growth of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in behavioral health in partnership with a sister college.
• Strengthening the number and quality of applicants to the BBCC nursing program
• Supporting the expansion of the BBCC Medical Assisting and Nursing Assisting programs
• Facilitating collaboration between BBCC instructors and high school teachers of healthcare related classes
• Authorize expenditures; manage grant budgets to ensure appropriate use of funds.
• May also manage additional budgets associated with the major activities of the Title V and ARPA grants.
• Ensure full compliance with grant terms and conditions as well as applicable Title V, U.S. Department of Education (USDE), BBCC, and Washington State policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary liaison between the college and the United States Department of Education (USDE) for the Title V grant.
• Act as a liaison for the grants between the grants, partner institutions with faculty and staff, and community partners.
• Oversee completion and submission of all required internal and external reports.
• Ensure necessary data and document collection is complete for all grant activities satisfy federal reporting, audit, and record retention requirements.
• Remain current regarding Title V, USDE, and Recovery Act policies, grant terms, and conditions to ensure compliance throughout the grant periods. Some travel may be necessary to attend training and/or meetings.
• Coordinate and lead project evaluation.
• Lead in recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of grant project personnel according to BBCC procedures and timelines.
• Serve on college committees and chair meetings as appropriate for the director's role.
• Report difficulties in the grants and recommend options for resolution.
• Work with BBCC to institutionalize grant efforts so they are sustained post grant.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• This includes, but is not limited to, security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in administration, education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least three (3) years' experience in administration, budget, and/or a project management role.
• Experience in planning, organizing, implementing, managing, and evaluating projects that required supervisory experience and/or coordination with multiple individuals and/or entities.
• Previous experience working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing a federal grant such as Title V, Title III or TRiO grants, especially a grant with sub-awardees.
• Experience working in a community college or other higher education setting.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 16, 2024. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.
• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
• Comprehensive resume or CV.*
• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:
In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,340.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Moses Lake, WA 98837: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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