Grant-Funded Assistant Director, HEAL Project

St. Edward's University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Coverage

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

STD/LTD Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan (TIAA) 5% / 7% match

Paid Leave

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas seeks an Assistant Director to lead the HEAL Project within the Office of Partnerships and Professional Studies.

This grant-funded role focuses on operations, management, and partnership development to expand healthcare credentials for non-traditional learners. The position requires a bachelor's degree and project-management experience with federal grants, plus strong communication skills to coordinate across campus and with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Education, Public Health, or related area and experience with educational grants.
• Experience managing complex educational projects or federal grants.
• Ability to solve problems in education/healthcare contexts.
• Experience interpreting higher education rules and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor DOE rulemaking and THECB guidelines for project eligibility.
• Coordinate curricular development and timelines with subject matter experts.
• Prepare onboarding and management for future grant years staff.
• Ensure seamless learner journey via SIS/CRM and LMS systems.
• Support project growth and reporting to OPPS leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Educational program development

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

LMS systems

SIS/CRM

Job description

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas seeks an Assistant Director to lead the HEAL Project within the Office of Partnerships and Professional Studies.

This grant-funded role focuses on operations, management, and partnership development to expand healthcare credentials for non-traditional learners. The position requires a bachelor's degree and project-management experience with federal grants, plus strong communication skills to coordinate across campus and with external partners.