MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Program Coordinator for Grants

Initial Date of Adoption: June 21, 2013

Reference:

Revision Date: December 11, 2015; December 8, 2017

Code Number: 5.38

1 of 1

Page:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR GRANTS

Characteristics of Work:

The Program Coordinator for Grants position will assist in the overall coordination and implementation of all grants and special projects obtained through the Resource and Development Division for the MCCB. The incumbent will assist with coordinating and overseeing the grant application process including: identification of potential new funding sources, development of funding resources for existing and proposed programs and/or services, developing budgets, monitoring and evaluations, and collaborating on grant applications with MCCB staff, community college and constituents. This is a grant funded position, subject to continued availability of funding. This position has no guarantee of on-going and indefinite employment. This position will report to the Assistant Executive Director of Resource Development.

Examples of Work:

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.

1. Serves as a liaison among the community colleges and MCCB State Staff regarding grants activities; 2. Develops reports as needed to demonstrate compliance; 3. Helps create and assist in project work plans; 4. Identifies resources needed and assists community colleges with seeking braided funding; 5. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects ; 6. Reviews deliverables prepared by the community colleges, MCCB and grants partners; 7. Ensures project documents needed by State Staff Team are complete, current, and stored appropriately; 8. Facilitates grant meetings effectively as well as other training as needed; 9. Keeps State Staff well informed by effectively communicating relevant project information to the team; 10. Suggests areas for improvement in internal grant process along with possible solutions; 11. Develop strategies and training to expand the evidence-based Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) model and I-BEST like model throughout the state; 12. Reviews all reports, curriculum, and documents to communicate to State Staff; 13. Reviews individual college and statewide policies while working with colleges and State Staff to overcome barriers to grant implementation; 14. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, experience in government contracts and grants is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, synthesize and present complex legal and policy issues to a diverse constituency. Ability to keep meticulous records and write detailed reports and correspondence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidate must be able to work well under pressure, prioritize and plan work activities in order to meet multiple deadlines, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. Frequent in-state travel is a requirement of this position.