Grant Manager at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req17590 Position Title: Grant Manager Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS8586 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Trio Programs Location Address:
Oklahoma State University , 422 Scott Hall
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States Hiring Supervisor: Dr. Clyde Wilson Jr.  Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding): 49,000.00 - 70,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Nights and weekends as needed. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

Ensure effective and efficient management of all programmatic aspects of the Talent Search Program, including but not limited to the following responsibilities.

Conceptualize, develop and implement academic, cultural, career and counseling services, which encourage and motivate students to remain in the Program and successfully participate in postsecondary education environment.

Provide follow-up services to ensure enrollment in postsecondary education institution.

Plan and implement orientation program for target school staff.

Develop and advise a Parent Advisory Group.

Compose and edit program publications, including recruitment materials and periodic newsletter for parents.


Ensure effective and efficient management of all administrative aspects of the Talent Search Program.

Provide leadership to staff who provide services to Program participants.

Take lead in articulating the mission of Talent Search within the Program, the OSU community and the target schools and communities.

Ensure effective communication and positive relationships with Program partners, including administration and faculty of partner high schools, target community agencies and organizations, and OSU offices/organizations providing services to Program students.

Coordinate recruitment and selection of Program participants.

Coordinate evaluation of Program goals and objectives.

Provide an annual report to the Director of Diversity Academic Support and TRiO Programs, and an abbreviated Program report to target school administrators.

Continually evaluate, review and update all Program policies and procedures.

Develop grant proposal for continuation of Talent Search and development of similar projects.

Develop Program web site.


Ensure compliance with guidelines required by the U.S. Department of Education and Oklahoma State University accounting policies in conducting and reporting grant activities.

Ensure compliance with federal and institutional financial accounting procedures.

Develop annual budget and coordinate with federal grant officer.

Ensure Program records are retained and destroyed in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Protect confidentiality of all student records.

Respond to requests for information in support of Program audits.

Write annual performance report in accordance with federal regulations.

Develop positive relationship with federal grant officer.


Maintain regular communication with students, parents and counselors in assigned target schools.
Provide academic advisement and career counseling and assistance directly to Program students.

Provide information and assistance to parents of Program students as it relates to the student's retention in the Program, academic achievement, and college selection and planning.

Initiate intervention meeting with student and parents if student's performance and/or behavior fails to meet Program requirements.

Work with Coordinators to provide adequate tutoring and/or supplemental skills instruction for students in need of such services.

Work with OSU Student Disability Services to arrange for assessment of suspected learning disabilities, if needed.

Accompany students/parents on field trips throughout the year designed to increase awareness of career opportunities, assist in college selection, and provide for personal and cultural growth.

Perform other program-related duties as assigned by the Director of Diversity Academic Support and TRiO Programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science, Education, or related field.

Five years of related experience including administrative and/or teaching experience. Experience working as an administrator of grant programs, working with low-income, first-generation students. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Education may be substituted for required years of experience.

Valid driver's license.

Knowledge of academic needs of low-income, first generation and minority students.

Knowledge of collegiate academic and financial aid procedures.

Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work under time pressure.

Ability to demonstrate courtesy, tact and discretion in communicating the goals and objectives of the Program to the academic community.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Human Development and Family Science, Education, or related field.

 Five years related experience including but not limited to:

 Experience in grant writing and program administration 

 Experience working with disadvantaged groups and understanding the barriers young people and adults experience in achieving educational and personal goals.

 2 years of experience at OSU.

 

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