AEL Grants & Compliance Operations Lead

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Professional development

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is seeking an Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Operations & Compliance Coordinator to oversee grant administration, budget management, and on-site operations at the West Davenport Center. The role leads WDC staff and coordinates facility needs while ensuring compliance with program standards.

The coordinator collaborates with the AEL Student Enrollment & Data Manager and AEL Instructional Program Coordinators, supports instructors, and ensures regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance or related field
• Three years of experience in higher education or similar highly regulated environments
• Experience in grant writing
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and grants
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance standards
• Strong communication, prioritization, and collaboration with students, instructors, staff, and partners
• Ability to learn institutional technology and program systems relevant to assigned responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Write grants and pursue additional funding to support AEL program needs
• Manage program budgets and grants and coordinate financial activity with appropriate college personnel
• Oversee grant compliance and reporting, including CAP, annual reports, and match/claim reports coordination
• Coordinate time and effort documentation for program employees
• Supervise staff at West Davenport Center and coordinate their work to support site operations
• Meet with instructors and serve as on-site resource for operational needs and instructional coordination
• Participate in instructor recruitment and selection with HR and program leadership
• Manage program volunteers and coordinate their assignments and support
• Conduct community outreach in the metropolitan service area and develop partnerships
• Coordinate two program in-service events with other AEL program leadership
• Manage program purchasing and oversee WDC facility needs with college departments
• Work with AEL leadership to address complaints and follow-up
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Grant writing

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Grant management software

Budget tracking tools

Job description

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is seeking an Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Operations & Compliance Coordinator to oversee grant administration, budget management, and on-site operations at the West Davenport Center. The role leads WDC staff and coordinates facility needs while ensuring compliance with program standards.

The coordinator collaborates with the AEL Student Enrollment & Data Manager and AEL Instructional Program Coordinators, supports instructors, and ensures regulatory