Title III Grants Director: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University is seeking a Title III Programs Director who reports to the President and CEO to provide strategic leadership and oversight of federally funded institutional development initiatives. The role manages a $10 million annual grant portfolio, including program planning, budget administration, compliance, performance monitoring, and federal reporting.

The Director will lead development of annual plans, budgets, and required documentation; oversee budget execution; ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; five years Title III grant management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills essential.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret documents such as federal regulations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and submission of annual plans of work, budgets, continuation applications, and required supporting documentation.
• Oversee budget execution, expenditure reviews, financial monitoring, and coordination with university fiscal offices.
• Ensure compliance with federal award requirements (EDGAR, LAAs, grant terms/conditions) and university policies.
• Review funding requests for allowability, alignment with approved activities, documentation, and budget availability.
• Guide activity coordinators in implementation projects to meet performance objectives and address challenges.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, grant records, and documentation to support accountability and audit readiness.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to read/interprets federal reg

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, public policy, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Tuskegee University is seeking a Title III Programs Director who reports to the President and CEO to provide strategic leadership and oversight of federally funded institutional development initiatives. The role manages a $10 million annual grant portfolio, including program planning, budget administration, compliance, performance monitoring, and federal reporting.

The Director will lead development of annual plans, budgets, and required documentation; oversee budget execution; ensure compliance