Project Manager, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) (Specially Funded)

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Project Manager for the Title III SIP program, a specially funded role focused on planning, coordinating, and implementing grant initiatives to improve student success and AI capacity in higher education.

Responsibilities include leading program activities, managing budgets, reporting to leadership, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful grant outcomes and institutional capacity building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of project management, program management, grants administration, institutional effectiveness, higher education administration, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders, while managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Experience monitoring budgets and expenditures.
• Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead project leadership and coordination for the SIP grant across the five-year duration.
• Coordinate, oversee, and support implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of grant initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor data, assess progress, prepare reports, and present updates for leadership and boards.
• Ensure grant compliance, reporting, and budget performance with Sponsored Programs Accounting and Grants & Contracts.
• Manage vendor and consultant relationships, scopes of work, invoices, and performance.
• Develop and implement communication strategies and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Facilitation

Budget monitoring

Data analysis & reporting

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) (Specially Funded)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and/or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• If applicable, attachment of transcripts to your electronic application. Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail] .

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Project Manager, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) (Specially Funded)

Job Number

Job Number 27-A16

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Administrative/Professional Positions

Application & Position Contact Information

Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] for information concerning the application process.

Erica Spiller at [phone] or [e-mail] for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Salary Information

This is a Specially Funded Position.

Starting salary: $68,388 – $74,423

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Pay Grade: AL

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing Title III Strengthening Institutions Program ( SIP ) grant initiatives and serving as the primary operational leader of the program. Oversees project activities, budgets, compliance, reporting, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders to improve student success, redesign gateway courses, strengthen student support systems, and build institutional capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) integration.

Essential Functions

Project Leadership and Coordination

Lead implementation of the five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program ( SIP ). Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and implementation schedules; monitor progress toward project outcomes and deliverables; identify risks, barriers, and opportunities; and recommend corrective actions to support achievement of grant objectives.

Coordinate, oversee, and support implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of grant initiatives related to Student Support System Modernization, Gateway Course Redesign, and AI Capacity Building through project management, cross-functional collaboration, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Data, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness staff to monitor project outcomes and assess progress toward grant objectives. Track and analyze key performance indicators, grant metrics, and project data; coordinate project evaluation activities; utilize assessment findings to support continuous improvement; and prepare reports, presentations, and project updates for institutional leadership, governing boards, and other stakeholders.

Grant Administration and Compliance

Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations, reporting requirements, and institutional policies. Monitor grant expenditures and budget performance; coordinate grant documentation, records, and reporting activities; and prepare annual and final grant reports in collaboration with Sponsored Programs Accounting and Grants & Contracts staff. Serve as the primary liaison with grant consultants and funding agency representatives and work with internal stakeholders to ensure fiscal compliance and effective administration of grant resources.

Vendor and Consultant Management

Manage relationships and contracts with technology vendors, instructional design consultants, AI partners, and other grant-related vendors and service providers. Coordinate scopes of work, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations; facilitate meetings and project communication; review invoices and contract expenditures; and monitor vendor performance to ensure successful implementation of grant initiatives and compliance with contractual requirements.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and implement communication and stakeholder engagement strategies that support grant objectives and project success. Coordinate meetings, presentations, and engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders; prepare and present reports, updates, and recommendations for institutional leadership, the Board of Directors, funding partners, and other stakeholders; and promote transparency, collaboration, and informed participation across the institution.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of project management, program management, grants administration, institutional effectiveness, higher education administration, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders, while managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Experience monitoring budgets and expenditures.
• Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and project management software.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience managing federal grants.
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of student success initiatives, assessment, accreditation, strategic planning, or instructional design.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving technology implementation, process improvement, or institutional change.
• Familiarity with enterprise student information systems, Ellucian products, data analytics platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, and/or learning management systems.
• PMP , CAPM , Prosci, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or other project, change, or process improvement certification.

Physical Requirements

Constant:

• Sit

Occasional:

• Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs
• Carry < 10 lbs x 100 ft
• Push/pull horizontal 10 lbs x 18 in
• Lateral Pinch
• Forward reach
• Crouch
• Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation
• Fine Motor Coordination
• Hand & Foot Coordination
• Stand
• Ability to be Mobile

Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Category

Light

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test

N/A

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, day hours.

Posting Date

10/30/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

11/15/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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