Perkins Project Director

Company: CT State Community College
Location: New Britain
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Details:Posted: October 7, 2024Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, Special Appointment (Grant Funded)Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekClosing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.Location:185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051**This position is not remote**Position Summary:This Grant Funded Perkins Project Director is responsible for the oversight and accountability of the Carl D. Perkins Grant for the College. This overarching administrative position will supervise and coordinate the Perkins Campus Facilitators based on each of the college's twelve campuses to ensure equitable programming statewide. The Project Director will provide programmatic assistance, budgetary oversight, and technical support to key stakeholders working towards accomplishing the Perkins grants funding objectives in compliance with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE).Example of Job Duties:Under the direction of the Dean, School of Business and Hospitality, the Perkins Project Director is accountable for these duties through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Program Coordination and Implementation
  • Prepares and oversees grant activities for the Perkins program as well as Community College Professionals on all 12 campus locations.
  • Curriculum Articulation/Review
    • Partner with the Perkins Campus Facilitators to ensure alignment of the Connecticut career cluster programs learning outcomes.
    • Program and Finance Administration
      • Perkins program administration, reporting, and financial record keeping.In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in an appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of related experience together with up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
        • Higher education administration.
        • Carl D. Perkins grant administration.
        • Project administration within a system or multicampus environment.
        • Budget and fiscal management.Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).Preferred Qualifications:
          • Experience with eGMSStarting Salary:Minimum Salary: $76,604 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. Grant Funded position with the potential to renew annually.Application Instructions:To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.Selection Procedure:Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.Background Screening:All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification.Continuing Notice of NondiscriminationCSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
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