Title III Grant Program Coordinator

The Title III Program Coordinator provides strategic leadership, administration, and oversight for Lakeland's federally funded Title III initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Coordinator plans, implements, evaluates, and sustains grant-funded programs designed to enhance student success, retention, persistence, and degree completion.

The Coordinator leads project operations, assessment activities, budget management, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the director advances institutional priorities and ensures effective implementation of Title III initiatives that strengthen academic support and student success.

Note: This is a grant-funded position contingent upon annual funding renewal.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

All Lakeland University staff members are expected to:

• Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission;
• Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University;
• Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community;
• Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals;
• Keep their supervisor appropriately informed;
• Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the University community;
• Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect;
• Act in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principles of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) - show respect, communicate, and be positive;
• Advise their supervisor on all matters requiring attention, including their own performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Title III Program Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Title III project, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of grant-funded initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, assessment activities, policies, procedures, annual reports, and federal compliance requirements.
• Assist with recruiting and supporting Title III personnel and student employees as funding permits.
• Track project goals, objectives, and performance indicators to ensure grant outcomes are achieved.
• Collaborate with the External Evaluator by gathering and providing data and utilizing assessment findings to support continuous project improvement.
• Advocate for and represent the Title III project with university leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Support the design and successful implementation of the Summer Success Academy, serving as the supervisor for the academy's director.
• Collaborate with campus partners and offices, including Academic Affairs, Advising, Analytics, Campus Life, Financial Aid, and Registrar.
• Support institutional retention, persistence, and completion initiatives through data-informed practices and collaboration with campus stakeholders.
• Attend and serve as a leader in appropriate professional associations to enhance skills, bring and share knowledge related to the position.
• Serve on university committees, councils, and task forces as assigned.
• Perform other duties, as requested by the institution and approved by the sponsoring agency, in support of the implementation, administration, reporting, and compliance requirements of the Title III grant.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & SKILLS

The successful candidate will possess the following credentials and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area required; master's degree preferred.
• Passion for student success and working with students of different levels of college preparation.
• Experience leading and implementing multifaceted projects, training programs, or initiatives, particularly within an educational setting.
• Experience in student counseling or coaching student academic support programs.
• Experience hiring and/or supervising staff at any professional level.
• Experience facilitating, teaching, and/or developing educational or training programs.
• Experience in student learning assessment or program evaluation.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Experience using software or database platforms related to the position.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead or contribute to planning or organizing projects, programs, and services.
• Experience with applying methodologies to assess student learning outcomes and/or evaluating programs and services.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Office 365.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk;
• Some limited physical effort required;
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.