Project Director, Talent Search Grant

Broward College; Miami, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

FRS Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Winter Break Off

Tuition Assistance for employees and/​

family

Job summary

Broward College seeks a Project Director to lead the federally funded TRIO Talent Search REACH Project, guiding student preparation, college access, and financial aid navigation for 6–12 graders in support of postsecondary success.

The role requires strategic oversight, grant compliance, stakeholder coordination, and a track record in managing educational programs serving disadvantaged youth, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Educational Admin, Higher Ed Admin, or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, coordinating, or managing educational programs serving youth.
• Experience working with disadvantaged students and youth in educational settings.
• Experience coordinating counseling, academic advising, student support services, or related programs.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, technology, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the TRIO Talent Search REACH project activities.
• Supervise personnel and coordinate multiple partners and deliverables.
• Recruit participants and verify eligibility for services.
• Oversee service delivery, fiscal management, and data collection.
• Monitor performance, prepare reports, and ensure grant compliance.
• Develop partnerships and drive continuous program improvement.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Educational Administration

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration

Bachelor's degree in closely related field

Job description

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Student Success (reporting through the Dean of Student Services to the Vice President of Student Services), the Project Director provides strategic leadership, administration, coordination, and oversight of the federally funded TRIO Talent Search (TS) REACH Project. The project is designed to assist low-income and first-generation students in grades 6 through 12 with academic preparation, educational planning, college access, career exploration, and financial aid navigation to support enrollment and success in postsecondary education.

The Director is responsible for ensuring the project achieves all approved objectives and operates in compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, grant requirements, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws. Responsibilities include program planning and implementation, personnel supervision, participant recruitment and eligibility verification, service delivery oversight, fiscal management, performance monitoring, data collection, reporting, partnership development, and continuous program improvement.

The Director serves as the primary liaison regarding the project with Broward County Public Schools Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education (CTACE) Department, HANDY, Inc. and/or other subaward recipients and community partners, target schools, postsecondary institutions, and the U.S. Department of Education. These responsibilities are reflected in the approved grant Plan of Operation.

This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Talent Search REACH Grant and is currently authorized through August 31, 2031. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding, annual performance evaluations, and contract renewal.

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas required. Master's degree preferred.

• Education
• Counseling
• Educational Administration
• Higher Education Administration
• A closely related field
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or managing educational programs serving youth, or comparable program/project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with disadvantaged students and youth in educational settings.
• Experience providing or coordinating counseling, academic advising, student support services, or related educational programs.
• Experience coordinating multiple activities, personnel, partners, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, technology, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• TRIO or other federally funded college access and student success programs
• Federal grant administration and project management
• Academic advising and career counseling
• Federal grant regulations and compliance requirements
• Programs serving low-income, first-generation, and underserved populations
• Retention and student success initiatives
• Personal experience overcoming academic and/or economic barriers similar to those experienced by the population served

Our Culture -

At Broward College our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Salary Range:

$64,865 - $74,595 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)