TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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　　TITLE III PROGRAM DIRECTOR

　　Salary

　　$80,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Natchitoches, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　998945

　　Department

　　Northwestern State University

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Supplemental Information

　　Northwestern State University invites applications for the position of Program Director for its Title III 'Elevate U' grant. The University seeks a dynamic, visionary leader who promotes excellence, cultural competence, academic and student engagement, internationalization, career and internship development, and entrepreneurial engagement. This is a grant-funded, 12-month position, renewable each year for up to five (5) years. The Program Director will implement and monitor the grant's day-to-day operations under the Principal Investigator's (PI) supervision.

　　To Apply:

　　Submit electronically: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current CV, 3) official transcripts, and 4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to:

　　Dr. Greg Handel, Provost, and Vice President of Academic Affairs: [email protected]

　　Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

　　The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

　　NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

　　It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

　　In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

　　The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

　　Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

　　Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected] . Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .

　　In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected] . Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected] . Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .

　　Qualifications

　　Master’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred in education, counseling, public administration, or related fields from an accredited college or university.

　　Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with state or federally funded educational opportunity programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for underrepresented and first-generation college students.

　　Minimum of three (3) years of experience successfully managing (achieving grant deliverables) or having responsibility for grants which can include: applying for grants, monitoring compliance and reporting activities, monitoring budgets per applicable fiscal restraints, and maintaining grant records.

　　Experience implementing innovative, culturally responsive, and inclusive instruction models and pedagogies that foster increased academic support for low-income, underrepresented students.

　　Experience in staff supervision, program development, implementation, and evaluation.

　　Training or experience in best practices and programming that improves the persistence, academic standing, and graduation rates of underrepresented and first-generation college students.

　　Job Concepts

　　Reports directly to the Provost/VPAA

　　Work closely with Vice President for Student Experience and Executive Director of Academic and Advising Services, and assist with coordinating activities of the Advising Services Program Manager

　　Implement and monitor the day-to-day operations

　　Oversee achievement of all goals and deliverables outlined in the Elevate U grant

　　Ensure that NSU policies and procedures are established with grant personnel

　　Work closely with NSU’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and NSU’s Director of Sponsored Programs Office

　　Reconcile the monthly budget statements and accounting records

　　Ensure all documents are stored properly

　　Maintain the Program database

　　Ensure all records are maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the conclusion of each five-year funding cycle

　　Ensure all Personnel are recruited, hired, trained, and supervised and consistent with NSU policies and procedures

　　Provide general supervision and leadership for all Title III Activities

　　Ensure the President is informed of Program’s progress and potential issues.

　　Meet regularly with the Principal Investigator and Program staff to ensure Activities #1 and #2 are implemented and objectives accomplished.

　　Supervise all subordinate Program staff to implement Title III Activities by stated timelines.

　　Assist in institutionalizing Program activities into NSU’s ongoing operations.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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