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Director of Grant Development and Management
Job Description
Job Number
MAN00116PPosition Title
Director of Grant Development and ManagementPosition Type
Classified AdministratorPercentage Employee
100%Number of Months Assignment
12Starting Date
As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Salary Range
Management Range 47Salary
$139,656 – $170,121 / Annually
FLSA
ExemptLocation
Main CampusDepartment
Academic Affairs (Dept)Open Date
05/21/2024Closing Date
06/21/2024Open Until Filled
NoAbout Rio Hondo College
About Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under the direction of the appropriate administrator, develop, plan, direct and supervise the Grant Development and Management Office. The Director of Grant Development & Management is responsible for pre-award coordination of all grant applications for the District as well as post-award support for faculty in charge of grant-funded projects thus providing a full spectrum of service to faculty, staff and funding agencies while also communicating effectively with all campus areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree and three years experience of successful grant development and monitoring in the field of education or related field. Masters Degree is desirable.
- Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and community District students and to staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.
Essential Duties
1. Research, identify and recognize external opportunities that present viable funding opportunities and match District goals, District priorities, and search requests. E
2. Create and maintain systems (i.e. grants web site) for dissemination of information about external funding opportunities and other grants-related information. E
3. Provide leadership, plan, and coordinate development and submission of proposals District-wide. E
4. Provide technical assistance in the planning, writing, program design, budget development, evaluation. E
5. Maintain a positive, proactive relationship with Accounting, Purchasing, HR, Payroll and funding agencies to ensure full grant compliance and process efficiency. E
6. Assist faculty in grant implementation to include instruction on internal procedures and funding agency compliance, assistance with all issues of financial, personnel, payroll, purchasing and administration of funded awards, and instruction on cost-sharing documentation. Ensure that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable and allowable according to OMB and agency guidelines. Work with faculty to identify and resolve budget and compliance issues. E
7. Serve as a liaison with funding source program and contract officers, resource developers nationally, and with community organizations. E
8. Create, design and implement processes and procedures related to grant management and proposal development. E
9. Hire, plan, direct, review and critique the work of external grant writers developing proposals for the District. E
10. Conduct research related to needs assessment and background information for proposal development. E
11. Create and write materials related to grant development and grant management. E
12. Conduct one-on-one training and group workshops. E
13. Advise project directors concerning negotiation of new grants, effective startups and grant management issues. E
14. Develop, apply, and evaluate effective approaches to implement the policies of the Rio Hondo Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community. E
15. Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts to further workforce diversity policies of the District.
16. Track District resources allocated to grants (staff assignments, facilities, etc). E
Supervision Exercised
General oversight of personnel.
Other Job Related Duties
Knowledge of:
- Governmental agencies involved in education.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Skill to:
- Prepare and manage budgets.
- Prepare grant proposals.
- Develop and administer policies and procedures.
- Analyze, evaluate and recommend innovative solutions to district priorities and goals.
- Reconcile divergent views.
- Negotiate with funding agents and follow-up on progress of grant activities.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all segments of the District community and general public.
- Direct the work of others.
- Use a computer proficiently for word processing, databases, spreadsheets and online research.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and patience.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid drivers license.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Working Conditions
- Interact with a variety of individuals.
- Hand, wrist and finger dexterity to operate various office machines.
- Move from one work area to another.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Director of Grant Development and Management.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted)
- PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
- NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Special Instructions to Applicants
SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to change.
Application deadline: 6/21/2024
Application screening: Week of 6/24/2024
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.
Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
First level interview: Week of 7/22/2024
Final interview: tentatively planned for: Week 7/29/2024
Application deadline: 6/21/2024
Application screening: Week of 6/24/2024
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.
Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
First level interview: Week of 7/22/2024
Final interview: tentatively planned for: Week 7/29/2024
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicants expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California drivers license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
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THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
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