Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/ 3

Salary Range: $84,955- $114,941

Closing Date: December 23, 2019

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties
 

The Title III Director is primarily responsible for monitoring and approving all budget requests from Program Directors, internal and external program reviews, and for the annual submission of the continuing application to the United States Department of Education (DOE). Further, the Title III Director is responsible for the maintenance of an accurate and timely reporting system between the University and DOE, as it relates to program evaluations, reports, budget revisions, etc.
 
The Title III Director reports directly to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, under the general leadership of the Chief Operating Officer.   However, the Title III Director is ultimately responsible to the University President for compliance to Title III regulations.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Work collaboratively with institutional project directors to a.) oversee the development and submission of a UDC comprehensive, written development plan that correlates with the University’s Strategic Plan, b.) coordinates with sponsored research grants, and c.) evolves into the 5-year Title III proposal.
• Manage Title III budget while demonstrating, and maintaining, accurate and current knowledge of US Department of Education rules and regulations regarding Title III and UDC internal budget procedures.
• Monitor monthly grant expenditures to assure that grant activities stay on target.
• Review and approve all Title III invoices for funding to assure that they are within the grant activities and completed properly. Work with project directors and others to facilitate the generation of accurate invoices and the movement of them through the UDC financial system.
• Interact collegially with UDC staff to revise budgets for each year of the grant period and other technical reports required by the funding agency.
• Prepare and submit necessary budget revisions to the funding agency.
• Work with UDC Project Directors to develop an evaluation plan and ensure that program reports demonstrate that project activities have been measured (employing multiple tools, if possible) to determine degree of success of each project activity.
• Gather and monitor data from comparable institutions to serve as benchmarks and guides by which UDC’s program can be evaluated. This could include visits to other institutions and agencies to refine Title III grant activities and future proposals.
• Maintain positive internal and external relationships with all areas that are necessary to the proper, and expedient, use of grant funds for approved projects. This includes the DOE, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Academic Affairs, University Advancement, and Office of the Chief Financial Officer, etc.
• Provides recommendations on most effective & efficient ways to leverage Title III funds to ensure the highest & best practices towards building institutional capacity as desired by the Dept of Education.
• Assist in the recruitment of key personnel including staff and consultants to improve grant activities.
• Maintain maximum program cost effectiveness.
• Develop Title III handbook, disseminate it to program coordinators and other appropriate UDC staff, and work with all parties to ensure that the Title III regulations and policies are followed accurately.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment and major items purchased with Title III funds.
• Write grant proposals, periodic progress reports, and furnish feedback to program coordinators on successful and less successful outcomes, as required by Title III.
• Assist in the development and review of capability statements for the university and for academic units.
• Assist with the developing, monitoring and updating of the strategic plan for Title III.
• Maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulating grant expenditures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A Master’s degree in business administration, public policy, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful directing of a Title III grant or a comparable large, federal grant.
• Minimum three (3) years leading, managing and developing staff.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .