Title III Project Manager

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks a Title III Project Manager to administer planning, implementation, and evaluation for the federally funded Title III project Increasing Student Success through Improved Advising. The role coordinates onboarding, advising, persistence, progression, and workforce outcomes while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and budgets.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration (Doctoral preferred) and at least three

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education, student services, instruction/academic affairs, grant administration, or a related field.
• Experience guiding projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Experience with budget management, assessment, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Experience utilizing data to support organizational improvement and decision-making.
• Experience with the national Guided Pathways Framework, advising systems, career aptitude assessments and retention strategies.

Skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration

Doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration

Job description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Title III Project Manager will administer the project activities, planning, implementation, and evaluation for Guilford Technical Community College’s federally funded Title III project, Increasing Student Success through Improved Advising to Address the Growing Local Workforce. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating project initiatives designed to improve student onboarding, advising, persistence, progression, completion, and workforce outcomes. The Project Manager serves as the primary administrator for the Title III grant, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, achievement of project objectives, evaluations, outcomes, budgets, and successful implementation of activities that strengthen institutional capacity and improve student success outcomes.

Min Salary $58,083.47

Mid Salary $65,343.91 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience.

Duties/Functions

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.

Experience Required

• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education, student services, instruction/academic affairs, grant administration, or a related field.
• Experience guiding projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Experience with budget management, assessment, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Experience utilizing data to support organizational improvement and decision-making.
• Experience with the national Guided Pathways Framework, advising systems, career aptitude assessments and retention strategies.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education, student services, instruction/academic affairs, grant administration, or a related field.
• Experience administering federal grants, particularly U.S. Department of Education grants.
• Experience at a community college.
• Experience with performance measurement and institutional effectiveness initiatives.

KSA Required

• Knowledge of community college operations and student success initiatives.
• Knowledge of federal grant management and reporting requirements.
• Ability to utilize technology and data systems to support grant administration, reporting, compliance, and project management.
• Knowledge of higher education assessment and institutional effectiveness practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to interpret data and prepare executive-level reports.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
• Anti-Discrimination/ Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.
• Typical departmental work hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. Summer hours vary. A flexible work schedule will be determined by the supervisor as required by the workload and needs of students in the Division. Some weekend work may be necessary. Must be able to maneuver independently among offices, buildings, campus locations, and off-site as required to complete job duties.
• Physical requirements include those for general office employment, such as sitting; standing; keyboarding, and light lifting (up to approximately 25 pounds). Sitting for prolonged periods for computer work may be required.
• This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding. Employment is subject to all grant requirements and institutional policies.

Physical Demands

Posting Type

Posting Type Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-155-REG

Open Date

Open Date 11/06/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282