Director of Title III Initiatives & Project Coordinator

Thomas College; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

dental insurance

life insurance

disability insurance

6% 403(b) matching plan

paid vacation

paid sick leave

thirteen paid holidays

on-site gym

meal discounts and free tuition for员工

spouse and dependent children

Job summary

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine seeks a highly organized director to lead a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program initiative concentrating on AI, curriculum transformation, faculty development, and applied-learning infrastructure.

The role reports to the Provost, manages day-to-day implementation, budget, and master work plan, and coordinates with Activity Directors and project staff while serving as the primary liaison with the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in higher education grant administration or complex project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of a five-year Title III initiative focused on AI, curriculum transformation, faculty development, and applied-learning infrastructure.
• Manage day-to-day project operations, master work plan, and project budget.
• Coordinate Activity Directors and project personnel; serve as primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Ensure federal compliance and oversee evaluation activities.
• Act as a key operational liaison with the Provost and college leadership.

Skills

Project management

Grant administration

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine's top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn't a buzzword; it's a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information visit Thomas.edu.

Thomas College seeks a highly organized and collaborative professional to lead implementation of a five-year U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program initiative focused on artificial intelligence, curriculum transformation, faculty development, and applied-learning infrastructure.

This position is grant funded and subject to continued federal Title III funding.

Reporting to the Provost, the Director will manage the project's day-to-day implementation, coordinate Activity Directors and project personnel, maintain the master work plan and budget, monitor federal compliance, oversee documentation and reporting, coordinate evaluation activities, and serve as the primary operational liaison with the U.S. Department of Education.

Candidate should have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience in higher education, grant administration, sponsored programs, or complex project management. Federal grant experience and a master's degree are preferred.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Medical insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 6% 403(b) matching plan
• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• thirteen paid holidays
• on-site gym
• meal discounts and free tuition for employees
• spouse and dependent children

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.

Thomas College is an equal opportunity employer.

Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.