Project Director - JACKS CARE (CCAMPIS)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a supervisory grant coordinator to oversee the JACKS CARE initiative under CCAMPIS.

You will manage childcare subsidies, build partnerships with providers and community organizations, recruit participants, track data, and support evaluation and reporting to meet grant objectives. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and coordinate across university units to advance program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a related field.
• Three years of related experience with program coordination and grant administration.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Experience with grant-funded programs, financial tracking, or budget support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs project activities to meet timelines and goals.
• Manages childcare subsidy administration and provider partnerships.
• Collaborates with PI, Co-PI, evaluator, and faculty for progress assessment.
• Coordinates communications among staff, university units, and community partners.
• Recruits and onboard participants and maintains stakeholder communication.
• Collects data, maintains databases, and supports objective analysis.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Monitors and reports on program objectives implementation.
• Manages project budget and supervises assigned staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication

Staff supervision

Grant administration

Policy & compliance

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical software

SIS / databases

Education

Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs, social work or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information System (SIS)

Database management software

Analytical software tools

Job description

SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grant Funded Position – continued employment contingent onfunding

This is a supervisory position responsible for the operationalmanagement and coordination of the JACKS CARE initiative fundedthrough the U.S. Department of Education’s Child Care Access MeansParents in School (CCAMPIS) program. Responsible for ensuringproject activities are implemented in accordance with grantobjectives, including participant recruitment and onboarding,childcare subsidy administration, childcare provider and communitypartner coordination, participant tracking, project activities andservices, and support for evaluation, institutional, and federalreporting. Responsible for ensuring all requirements of thesponsored program are met. Works under limited supervision, withconsiderable latitude for the use of initiative and independentjudgement. Reports to the principal investigator (PI).

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs, social work or public administration or a related field is required.

Three years of related experience, including coordinating programs,managing operational workflows, maintaining program records, andsupporting budget administration or other grant-related activities,is required. Supervisory experience is required. Experience inworking with grant-funded program administration, financialtracking, reimbursement procedures, childcare services, casemanagement, community or stakeholder engagement, or highereducation student-support programs is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Directs project activities to ensure timeliness and thatobjects and goals are met.
2. Manages childcare subsidy administration, childcare providerpartnerships, and other project services and activities.
3. Evaluates and assesses project progress in collaboration withthe PI, Co-PI, internal evaluator, and other grant and relevantuniversity faculty and staff.
4. Coordinates communication and activities among project staff,university units, childcare providers, community organizations,mentors, and other institutional and community partners.
5. Recruits, onboards, and maintains communication with projectparticipants.
6. Collects data, maintains databases, and supports analysis ofdata related project objectives.
7. Adheres to all federal oversight regulations and reportingrequirements.
8. Evaluates and responds to data collected to assessimplementation of project objectives.
9. Manages and tracks the project budget.
10. Supervises assigned staff.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. May be required to travel to various off-campus locations toattend meetings and conferences.
2. May work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, andabilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individualcan perform the essential functions of the job, with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies andprocedures.
2. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulationsrelevant to the administration of federal or state funds.
3. Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
4. Skill in the use of standard office equipment andsoftware.
5. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet,word processing, and database management software and studentinformation systems.
6. Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysismethods, and other computer applications.
7. Ability to support program evaluation, continuous-improvementactivities, and preparation of institutional and federalreports.
8. Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meetingmultiple deadlines.
9. Ability to direct and organize project activities.
10. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety ofproblems.
11. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making criticaldecisions.
12. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and writtenform.
13. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
14. Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with university faculty, staff, students, and membersof the public.
15. Ability to process and handle confidential information withdiscretion
16. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints ofthat budget.
17. Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
18. Ability to train and supervise others.
19. Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends asnecessary.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Safety Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential foraccidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safeworking environment. Employees will be responsible for completingassigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations willinclude safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal recordcheck.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and NetworkSecurity policy.

Sponsorship Statement

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must belegally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at thistime.