Project Coordinator - Title III

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work options

Vacation 4 weeks

Sick leave 96 hours

Paid holidays 13.5 days

Half-day Fridays (Jun-Jul)

Retirement matching 5%

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Project Coordinator for Title III to manage grant activities, paperwork, annual reports, and coordination with the external evaluation team. The role interfaces with accounting to track grant revenue and expenses.

The position requires three years in a customer-facing role; higher education experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree is preferred. The university offers flex work options, generous leave, and tuition benefits for staff and family.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in a customer-facing role.
• Work experience with adults in higher education preferred.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Title III grant activities and paperwork.
• Submit annual reports and manage timelines.
• Coordinate with the external evaluation team and evaluation activities (focus groups, surveys).
• Work with accounting to ensure accurate records of grant-related revenue and expenses.

Skills

Grant coordination

Communication

Customer-facing

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Database software

Job description

Friends University is seeking to fill the Project Coordinator - Title III position in Wichita Kansas. This position is funded through a grant. Current grant funding for this role is secured for approximately two more years. This position reports to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success. The primary responsibility is to provide coordination of all Title III grant activities. This will include completing paperwork, submitting annual reports, coordinating with the external evaluation team and evaluation activities (such as focus groups and surveys), and working with accounting to ensure accurate records of all grant-related revenue and expenses.Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is:Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.Three years of work experience in a customer-facing role is required. Work experience with adults in higher education preferred.A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required.Computer proficiency, electronic communications, word-processing, and database software required. Attention to detail, time management, and capacity to prioritize workflows are required abilities.Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.Equal Opportunity EmployerFriends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.