Grant-Funded Project Director, M.O.S.T. Initiatives

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Director - Project Director of M.O.S.T. This full-time, grant-funded position reports to the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success.

The Project Director identifies and selects participants and provides services to assist in completing postsecondary programs. This temporary grant-funded role ends September 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, counseling or social work or related field.
• At least 3 years of higher education and/or student support services experience.
• Prior supervisory and/or management experience in an educational or social service organization.
• Background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective management of project operations.
• Develops project reports and performance appraisals.
• Facilitates staff meetings to evaluate program activities.
• Develops and implements strategies for participant recruitment and persistence.
• Manages program budget to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Hires, trains and evaluates program staff.
• Develops and maintains relationships with college faculty, staff, community agencies and secondary schools in target area.
• Attends local, state, regional and national meetings as a liaison with associations and organizations related to project activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Networking with colleges

Time management

Data reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master's degree in education, counseling or social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Director - Project Director of M.O.S.T. This full-time, grant-funded position reports to the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success.

The Project Director identifies and selects participants and provides services to assist in completing postsecondary programs. This temporary grant-funded role ends September 30, 2027.