STAR Project Director: AI & Student Success Transformation

Davenport University; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport University seeks a STAR Project Director in Grand Rapids to lead the SIP grant, coordinating academic affairs, student services, IT, and workforce development. You will liaise with the U.S. Department of Education and ensure timely, compliant execution across units and timelines.

You will supervise grant staff, manage budgets, and guide AI-enabled learning initiatives, faculty development, and sustainability planning to extend project impact beyond the grant period.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher is required or preferred.
• 5+ years of experience administering complex initiatives or grant-funded projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple departments.
• Experience with student success, academic technology, institutional effectiveness, or workforce development.
• Strong organizational, project management, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Experience supervising staff and managing external partnerships.
• Familiarity with federal grant compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of STAR grant activities.
• Lead AI-enhanced learning initiatives and workforce readiness programming.
• Supervise grant-funded personnel and coordinate with CIO/IT on tech alignment.
• Oversee timelines, progress, and deliverables with senior leadership.
• Coordinate with external evaluator to assess outcomes and drive improvement.
• Manage project budgets, expenditures, and compliance with regulations.
• Lead dissemination activities and sustainment planning beyond the grant period.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Grant management

Education

Master's degree or higher

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Davenport University seeks a STAR Project Director in Grand Rapids to lead the SIP grant, coordinating academic affairs, student services, IT, and workforce development. You will liaise with the U.S. Department of Education and ensure timely, compliant execution across units and timelines.

You will supervise grant staff, manage budgets, and guide AI-enabled learning initiatives, faculty development, and sustainability planning to extend project impact beyond the grant period.