Grant Director, Non-Faculty

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Employee community

Job summary

Texas State University seeks a Grant Director to oversee the CCAMPIS program, coordinating administrative oversight, recruitment, eligibility, and evaluation. The role manages a caseload of student-parent participants and partners with university staff to ensure ongoing engagement.

Evening and weekend work may be required; benefits include health coverage, PTO, and development opportunities. This full-time position is located in Texas State's TRIO Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, education, Social Work, counseling, or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Master's degree in early childhood education, education, Social Work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience overseeing childcare/family assistance programs.
• Experience in academic advising, counseling, or case management.
• Grant administration, program management and fiscal management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, implement, and evaluate all CCAMPIS program activities.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate CCAMPIS staff and graduate assistants.
• Direct the case management of CCAMPIS program participants.
• Develop partnerships with university administrators, faculty and support personnel.
• Manage budget and administrative operations including budget reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Grant Director, Non-Faculty

Posting Number: 2027050

Location: Round Rock, San Marcos

Department: TRIO Programs

Recruitment Type: University-Wide Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $5,021-$5,416.16

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, education, Social Work, counseling, or related field from an accredited college/university.


• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Overseeing programs that provide childcare or family assistance services.
  
  
  • Academic advising, counseling, and/or case management
  
  
  • Career development, academic advising, and student development models
  
  
  • Student services, design of programs, or related area
  
  
  • Leading, hiring, training and supervising staff.
  
  
  • Grant administration, program management and fiscal management
  
  
  • Analyzing data, preparing reports, and carefully monitoring grant progress/objectives.
  
  
  • Ability to use data to interpret best practices, changes in programming or staff priorities.
  
  
  
  


• Effective written and verbal communication.


• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks at once while thinking strategically, and effectively, in a constantly changing environment.


• Ability to create relationships with both internal/external community partners.


• Experience in researching and implementing effective program services to students.


• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in early childhood education, education, Social Work, counseling, or related field from an accredited college/university.


• Bilingual Spanish


• Experience working with SAP/Excel for complex budget reconciliation.


• Experience with Lacai or other student databases used to monitor participant files, contacts, and records.

Job Description:

The Director for the Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools (CCAMPIS) Program reports to the Executive Director for TRIO Programs.

The Director will be responsible for coordinating and providing administrative oversight for all components of the CCAMPIS Program.

The Director manages a caseload of student-parent participants, coordinates program recruitment and eligibility, encourages ongoing participation, and coordinates data collection for reporting and program evaluation.

Evening and weekend work may be required.

Job Duties:

• Direct, plan, implement, and evaluate all CCAMPIS program activities inclusive of all required services.


• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate CCAMPIS GRA's and administrative staff.


• Direct the case management of CCAMPIS program participants.


• Develop partnerships with appropriate Texas State administrative, academic faculty, and support personnel.


• Manage budget & administrative operations inclusive of active budget reconciliations. Maintain and manage program records and files.


• Complete the CCAMPIS Annual Performance Report yearly. Prepare other reports as needed and requested.


• Prepare monthly director reports and ensure monthly staff reports are completed.


• Provide program representation and program outreach.


• Maintain a commitment to research-based initiatives, inclusive of research focused on childcare, early childhood curriculum, and other academic success programs/initiatives.


• Establish and maintain engagement with local, regional, and national community agencies, transfer institutions, and other external partners.


• Develop professional and friendly relationships with students, faculty, and staff.


• Market and promote the CCAMPIS program via the use of social media and websites.


• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications in the order in which they are listed in this job posting.

Job Open Date:

10/01/2026

Job Close Date:

10/05/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:0PM

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during the employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!


• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!


• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program


• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses


• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off campus


• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.