Director, Grants (Student Equity)
Full Time
Riverside, CA 92501
Posted
Job description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the area administrator, develops, coordinates and implements a funding acquisition plan for the initiatives and programs of the college or campus and develops alternative sources of support for those programs; develops relationships and interacts with elements of the community college system and public organizations to best promote the priorities of the college; provides training and consultation services in support of resource development, grant management and compliance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned District personnel.
Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the area administrator, develops, coordinates and implements a funding acquisition plan for the initiatives and programs of the college or campus and develops alternative sources of support for those programs; develops relationships and interacts with elements of the community college system and public organizations to best promote the priorities of the college; provides training and consultation services in support of resource development, grant management and compliance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned District personnel.
Education:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, or a reasonably related field is required and three (3) years of categorical, grant, and account experience.
A master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, or a reasonably related field is required and three (3) years of categorical, grant, and account experience.
A master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Experience:
Knowledge Of:
1. Best practices in successful grant management.
2. Federal, state and foundation funding agency regulations.
3. Principles of audit readiness and audit requirements.
4. Strategic planning; principles and practices of successful resource development.
5. Policies and procedures related to grant management in higher education.
6. Budget development and management.
7. Leadership and supervision principles.
8. Regulations and agreements governing staff supervision, including but not limited to CTA and CSEA agreements and the Classified Handbook.
9. Methods of successful grant evaluation.
10. Methods, practices, and terminology used in the grants area.
11. English language and grammar.
12. Software commonly used to perform essential functions of the job including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Contribute, Galaxy, etc.
Ability To:
1. Exercise judgment and initiative.
2. Work under pressure of recurrent deadlines with frequent interruptions
3. Work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and representatives from outside organizations.
1. Best practices in successful grant management.
2. Federal, state and foundation funding agency regulations.
3. Principles of audit readiness and audit requirements.
4. Strategic planning; principles and practices of successful resource development.
5. Policies and procedures related to grant management in higher education.
6. Budget development and management.
7. Leadership and supervision principles.
8. Regulations and agreements governing staff supervision, including but not limited to CTA and CSEA agreements and the Classified Handbook.
9. Methods of successful grant evaluation.
10. Methods, practices, and terminology used in the grants area.
11. English language and grammar.
12. Software commonly used to perform essential functions of the job including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Contribute, Galaxy, etc.
Ability To:
1. Exercise judgment and initiative.
2. Work under pressure of recurrent deadlines with frequent interruptions
3. Work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and representatives from outside organizations.
Licenses/Certifications:
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None
None
Other:
OTHER:
Candidate must have evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).
CONTACTS:
President; Vice Presidents; Deans; Associate Deans; Directors; assigned staff; College Business Office staff; RCCD's audit firm; faculty; federal, state, and private funding agency program officers; and community organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to to 15 pounds. Will require travel.
The functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
Employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
Candidate must have evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).
CONTACTS:
President; Vice Presidents; Deans; Associate Deans; Directors; assigned staff; College Business Office staff; RCCD's audit firm; faculty; federal, state, and private funding agency program officers; and community organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to to 15 pounds. Will require travel.
The functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
Employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
Duties and Responsibilities:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Supervises grants staff in researching, planning, and implementing a funding acquisition plan; works with District grants and college administration to compete for federal, state, and private funding; directs the writing of grant proposals and develops budgets in support of strategic initiatives.
2. Advises, facilitates, and makes reports to appropriate administrative bodies and other college planning and advisory committees.
3. Analyzes federal, state, and private agency funding trends and assesses potential applicability to area initiatives and/or goals; analyzes college resource needs and works with departments and colleges to develop plans and strategies to compete and apply for grants.
4. Researches funding sources; coordinates the preparation and processing of grant applications; and develops and maintains partnerships with governmental and private granting agencies.
5. Forms and leads teams in developing grant applications with faculty, staff and consulting resources to accomplish high quality, competitive grant applications.
6. Provides training and consultation services to grant project directors, their supervising administrators, and their administrative support staff in support of compliance with all programmatic and fiscal regulatory requirements.
7. Provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in a wide variety of areas including District/college policies and procedures related to grant management, budget preparation and management, and grant program development.
8. Participates in policies and procedures development and implementation; prepares complex periodic reports, statements, and analyses of grant-related data.
9. In collaboration with the assigned administrator, manages area operations; supervises and evaluates assigned staff, establishes goals and objectives for assigned areas of responsibility in concert with the strategic plan and program review.
10. Develops sub-award and independent contractor contract agreements related to grants.
11. Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them from this classification if the work is similar or related.
The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Supervises grants staff in researching, planning, and implementing a funding acquisition plan; works with District grants and college administration to compete for federal, state, and private funding; directs the writing of grant proposals and develops budgets in support of strategic initiatives.
2. Advises, facilitates, and makes reports to appropriate administrative bodies and other college planning and advisory committees.
3. Analyzes federal, state, and private agency funding trends and assesses potential applicability to area initiatives and/or goals; analyzes college resource needs and works with departments and colleges to develop plans and strategies to compete and apply for grants.
4. Researches funding sources; coordinates the preparation and processing of grant applications; and develops and maintains partnerships with governmental and private granting agencies.
5. Forms and leads teams in developing grant applications with faculty, staff and consulting resources to accomplish high quality, competitive grant applications.
6. Provides training and consultation services to grant project directors, their supervising administrators, and their administrative support staff in support of compliance with all programmatic and fiscal regulatory requirements.
7. Provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in a wide variety of areas including District/college policies and procedures related to grant management, budget preparation and management, and grant program development.
8. Participates in policies and procedures development and implementation; prepares complex periodic reports, statements, and analyses of grant-related data.
9. In collaboration with the assigned administrator, manages area operations; supervises and evaluates assigned staff, establishes goals and objectives for assigned areas of responsibility in concert with the strategic plan and program review.
10. Develops sub-award and independent contractor contract agreements related to grants.
11. Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them from this classification if the work is similar or related.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Transcript
Cover Letter
Other Transcript
Other Document:
Other Transcript: Attach your degree earned which qualifies you for this position
Optional Applicant Documents:
Doctorate Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:
Anticipated Start Date: May 2023 or after
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Special Comments:
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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 2nd or 3rd week of May. **First review of applications is April 26th and every two weeks thereafter, until the positions are filled.***
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.
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An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing "see resume" or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.
All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.
Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.
The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 2nd or 3rd week of May. **First review of applications is April 26th and every two weeks thereafter, until the positions are filled.***
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.
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Application Types Accepted:
Classified/Management/Confidential Application
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