Program Grant Director

Palm Beach State College; Lake Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks a Program Grant Director to oversee grant programs, report outcomes, and liaise with state entities. The role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating program activities to support student services and community engagement.

The position requires a Master’s degree, supervisory experience, and grant administration or budget management skills. It is grant-funded with potential for hybrid work arrangements and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Grant administration or project budget experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and adminster grant programs and budgets.
• Serve as liaison to agencies and community leaders.
• Develop program reports and outcomes analyses.
• Supervise staff and coordinate staff development.
• Ensure compliance with grant terms and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare contracts and vendor agreements as needed.
• Monitor expenditures and adjust budgets accordingly.
• Engage with external partners to advance program goals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Grant administration

Budget management

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for the oversight and administration of the grant program. Serves as spokesperson on programs and services provided to agencies or community leaders. Maintains information on program outcomes, creates program reports, and serves as the liaison to State and other related program entities. Works with subject matter experts and promotes the benefits of the programs. Identifies and supervises staff, administers budget. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of a Program Grant Director looks like:

• Manages the activities of one or more staff.
• Performs needs analysis to arrange, coordinate, deliver, evaluate, and monitor staff development.
• Guides staff to provide responsive professional assistance to students, encouraging and supporting a student focused environment.
• Acts as a College liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders.
• Communicates with targeted school and community personnel regarding the program and maintains data on program participants.
• Travels to and participates in various meetings and committees.
• Ensures compliance with program and budgetary terms set forth within the grant document.
• Prepares status and final reports for funding agencies or industry.
• Monitors expenditure and revenue patterns and adjusts the budget as needed.
• Administers, manages or coordinates advising programs and events.
• Responds to requests from parents and students regarding program, transfers, and complaints.
• May conduct workshops with parents regarding College and program information requirements.
• Prepares and negotiates contracts and agreements for vendors. This includes labor and service negotiating.
• Seeks funding from local businesses for program events.
• Monitors or reviews grants and contracts for restricted programs.
• Administers any policies, procedures, and restrictions imposed by the grant or contracts.
• Implements, monitors, and evaluates comprehensive services provided to program participants.
• Develops short-term and long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations.
• Liaison among departments, functions or groups, within or outside the College.
• Communicates information to appropriate personnel.
• Attends workshops, seminars and conferences to sharpen job related skills.
• Maintains on-going knowledge of policies, procedures, laws and ordinances, and grant guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s degree
• Two years of related experience, to include supervisory experience
• Grant administration or project budget experience

Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Providing appropriate audit responses
• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
• Motivating subordinates to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals

Ability to

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Work in an alternate environment based on program or college need
• Accurately manage a budget
• Effectively promote programs

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Must have demonstrated commitment and sensitivity for addressing the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged youth

Preferred, but not a must

• Experience advising students
• Knowledge of: Variety of marketing concepts

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Reach and grasp objects - Hourly
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Hourly
• Occasionally Stand for extended periods of time
• Daily Use of video display terminal
• Hourly Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Daily Communicate information verbally
• Hourly Communicate information in writing
• Hourly Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Hourly Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Hourly Work a fluctuating work schedule
• Weekly Operate a motor vehicle
• Weekly

Culture

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits

Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development

Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Requirements

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

Application Deadline

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $57,778.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. This position is open until filled with an initial review date of October 5, 2026.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.