Saddleback College

Grant Project Manager, Categorical

Initial Screening Date: 11/18/2021

Pay Range: 11 - $45,462 - $63,972 (salary placement in the salary range will be based upon comparable experience and qualifications; increases are given annually thereafter up to highest step)

Hours per week:   20

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu

Summary Description:

Working closely with the grant’s project director, provide day-to-day oversight, grant compliance and leadership for an assigned multi-year grant; plan, develop, organize, implement, manage, oversee, monitor, review and evaluate all aspects and phases of the project as outlined in the terms of the grant; administer grant budgets; ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of required reports and statistics; develop and maintain working relationships with those involved with the project; and serve as liaison between the project and representatives of other components of the grants, SOCCCD administrators, faculty, staff, students, representatives of involved businesses and communities, advisory committees, other interested groups, and the general public; and ensure compliance with District policies and applicable State and federal regulations related to the grants. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: 

•  Receives direction from the Project Director. 

•  Exercises functional and technical supervision over grant-described support and contractual personnel in accordance with grant requirements.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This classification is distinguished from similar classifications in that the position assigned to this class is categorically funded, not financed by District funds. 

The Grant Project Manager is a classified management classification required to serve as the grant’s operations manager and perform a full range of professional-level management duties in support of the assigned grant-funded project. 

Positions at this level develop, implement and administer assigned services and functional areas, participate in budget development and monitoring, develop and implement policies and procedures, coordinate communication and work activities among staff, community and business groups and partners. 

Assignments performed at this level require knowledge of project management work as well as some knowledge of subject matter related to the grant. 

Grant Project Manager’s role is to: 

•  Supervise all project staff and generally coordinate the project’s implementation; 

•  Work with staff and partners to augment project supportive services resources/build collaborative; 

•  Work with evaluator to compile and report data, and assessment and evaluation reports and ensure all program documentation is complete, accurate and comprehensive; 

•  Work with grant partners to connect students to resources and programs; 

•  Responsible for coordinating program marketing, assessing student and faculty needs, networking with community based service providers, and leveraging other local resources; 

•  Use the required online electronic reporting system to review partner invoices requesting grant reimbursement and analyze compliance with costs and for proper classification under grant guidelines.

Representative Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the example of duties listed in Job Duties. Please see Job Duties for details.

Knowledge of:

•  Applicable District policies and local, State and federal laws, codes and regulations. 

•  Computer systems and software applications related to area of assignment, including capabilities and limitations. 

•  Coordination and management of assigned grant. 

•  Correct English composition, grammar, spelling and vocabulary. 

•  District and College organization, operations, objectives, policies and procedures. 

•  English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. 

•  Goals and objectives of assigned project. 

•  Information and research resources available related to areas of assignment. 

•  Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, diplomacy and courtesy. 

•  Marketing, promotion and public relations techniques. 

•  Methods and techniques used in the performance of duties and responsibilities specific to the area of assignment. 

•  Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment. 

•  Modern principles, practices, methods and techniques of management. 

•  Office procedures, methods, and equipment including operation of computer, peripherals and software programs, including student information systems, database management, spreadsheet, word processing and specialized software. 

•  Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of assigned project. 

•  Oral and written communication skills. 

•  Orange County demographics and health care trends. 

•  Pertinent federal, State of California and local laws, codes, and regulations. 

•  Planning and organizational skills. 

•  Preparation, publication and distribution of informational and promotional materials. 

•  Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting. 

•  Principles and practices of project development, administration, and review. 

•  Principles and practices of training, work direction, supervision and performance evaluation. 

•  Principles and techniques used in public relations. 

•  Principles, practices, and procedures of business administration and public administration. 

•  Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing. 

•  Principles, practices, and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical and administrative research and report preparation. 

•  Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration. 

•  Project and contract management principles and practices. 

•  Statistical procedures and mathematical concepts. 

•  Technical knowledge of business/industry principles and practices for area of responsibility. 

•  Work organization and office management principles and practices.

Ability to:

•  Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. 

•  Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. 

•  Assess community needs to develop appropriate service partnerships for assigned project. 

•  Collect, compile and analyze data. 

•  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

•  Develop and administer policies and procedures. 

•  Develop recommendations for problematic areas and implement and monitor changes. 

•  Develop, implement and evaluate all components of the assigned grant. 

•  Establish and maintain community relationships. 

•  Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

•  Establish, review, and revise office work priorities. 

•  Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports. 

•  Independently compose and prepare correspondence, reports and memoranda. 

•  Interpret, apply and explain applicable State and federal laws and regulations. 

•  Learn and understand the content and requirements of assigned grant project quickly to assume assigned responsibilities. 

•  Maintain complex and varied files and records. 

•  Maintain current knowledge of assigned project. 

•  Manage assigned project effectively according to stringent timelines. 

•  Manage assigned project with multiple tasks and re-prioritize as needed. 

•  Operate office equipment such as computer, printer, scanner, calculator, copier and facsimile machine. 

•  Operate office equipment, including computer applications software, such as database management, spreadsheet, word processing and software related to area of assignment, including online reporting systems. 

•  Oversee and manage the administrative functions and operations of the assigned office. 

•  Perform a full range of complex, difficult and responsible project management duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. 

•  Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines. 

•  Plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, manage, perform and delegate work. 

•  Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial reports. 

•  Prepare and manage assigned budgets. 

•  Prepare effective letters, press releases and promotional materials. 

•  Prepare oral and written reports and recommendations. 

•  Provide specialized information and assistance to students, staff, and the general public. 

•  Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy. 

•  Research, compile, assemble, analyze, and interpret data from diverse sources. 

•  Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, or the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public. 

•  Select, train, lead, provide work direction, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. 

•  Understand the nature of partnerships and identify mutual interests. 

•  Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances. 

•  Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. 

•  Use technical concepts and project management tools and techniques to effectively manage assigned project and solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. 

•  Work effectively with others to achieve common goals. 

•  Work independently with little direction. 

•  Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.

Education and Experience Guidelines:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education/Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, education or related field.

Experience:

At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience related to the management of a grant or similar project.

License or Certificate:

A valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials.

To Apply:

Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.  

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