Project Director, Talent Search Grant

Job Profile Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Student Success (reporting through the Dean of Student Services to the Vice President of Student Services), the Project Director provides strategic leadership, administration, coordination, and oversight of the federally funded TRIO Talent Search (TS) REACH Project. The project is designed to assist low-income and first-generation students in grades 6 through 12 with academic preparation, educational planning, college access, career exploration, and financial aid navigation to support enrollment and success in postsecondary education.
The Director is responsible for ensuring the project achieves all approved objectives and operates in compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, grant requirements, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws. Responsibilities include program planning and implementation, personnel supervision, participant recruitment and eligibility verification, service delivery oversight, fiscal management, performance monitoring, data collection, reporting, partnership development, and continuous program improvement.
The Director serves as the primary liaison regarding the project with Broward County Public Schools Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education (CTACE) Department, HANDY, Inc. and/or other subaward recipients and community partners, target schools, postsecondary institutions, and the U.S. Department of Education. These responsibilities are reflected in the approved grant Plan of Operation.

This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Talent Search REACH Grant and is currently authorized through August 31, 2031. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding, annual performance evaluations, and contract renewal.

  

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas required. Master's degree preferred.

• Education
• Counseling
• Educational Administration
• Higher Education Administration
• A closely related field

Minimum Experience/Training

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or managing educational programs serving youth, or comparable program/project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with disadvantaged students and youth in educational settings.
• Experience providing or coordinating counseling, academic advising, student support services, or related educational programs.
• Experience coordinating multiple activities, personnel, partners, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, technology, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• TRIO or other federally funded college access and student success programs
• Federal grant administration and project management
• Academic advising and career counseling
• Curriculum, program, or service development
• Federal grant regulations and compliance requirements
• Programs serving low-income, first-generation, and underserved populations
• Retention and student success initiatives
• Personal experience overcoming academic and/or economic barriers similar to those experienced by the population served

Daily - 20%: Program Leadership, Administration, and Compliance

Provides overall leadership, planning, implementation, and operational oversight of the Talent Search Grant Project. Ensures all project activities comply with approved grant objectives, U.S. Department of Education regulations, College policies, recordkeeping requirements, fiscal accountability standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. Liaises with and ensures seamless coordination with subrecipients on all project activities, including data collection and tracking. Prepares and submits required reports, including the Annual Performance Report, and serves as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Education regarding project administration, performance, and compliance.

Daily - 15%: Student Services, Academic Advising, and College Access Programming

Directs and participates in the delivery of academic advising, educational planning, career exploration, tutoring referrals, course selection guidance, college preparation, financial literacy activities, FAFSA and scholarship assistance, college admissions support, campus visits, dual enrollment preparation, industry credential awareness, and other Talent Search services designed to promote secondary completion and postsecondary enrollment.

Daily - 10%: Personnel Management and Professional Development

Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, assigns work, evaluates, and develops project personnel, including the Assistant Director/Career Pathway Navigator. Establishes performance expectations, fosters teamwork, provides coaching and professional development, and promotes effective collaboration among College employees, school personnel, and community partners.

Weekly - 20%: Participant Recruitment, Eligibility, and School Partnerships

Leads outreach, recruitment, eligibility verification, enrollment, and retention efforts to ensure required participant objectives are achieved. Maintains productive relationships with principals, counselors, teachers, advisors, and CTACE, HANDY and/or other community partner staff to facilitate recruitment, referrals, academic monitoring, interventions, and student support services. Conducts meetings with school personnel and project partners to coordinate program implementation and address participant needs.

Weekly - 10%: Individualized Student Planning and Performance Monitoring

Ensures participants receive needs assessments, individualized academic and career plans, progress monitoring, and appropriate intervention services. Oversees systems for tracking participant eligibility, academic achievement, service delivery, graduation progress, FAFSA completion, postsecondary enrollment, and other federal performance indicators.

Monthly - 10%: Partnership Coordination and Subrecipient Oversight

Manages partnerships with schools, colleges and universities, workforce organizations, and community agencies. Implements and monitors subrecipient agreements with community partners, evaluates performance and deliverables, coordinates collaborative activities, and maintains stakeholder engagement to support project objectives.

Monthly - 5%: Budget Administration and Fiscal Management

Develops, administers, and monitors the approved project budget. Reviews expenditures, authorizes purchases within delegated authority, conducts routine budget reviews, and collaborates with Grants Accounting, Grants Management, and College leadership to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal funds and adherence to grant requirements.

Monthly - 5%: Program Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, and Related Duties

Reviews project implementation, participant outcomes, service utilization, budget performance, and progress toward approved objectives, in collaboration with an external evaluator. Identifies opportunities for improvement, implements corrective actions, participates in professional development activities, attends meetings and conferences.

As Needed - 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff 
• Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies
• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
• Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Strong supervisory  and team building skills
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
• Knowledge of federal grant administration, compliance requirements, FERPA, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish productive partnerships with schools, community organizations, government agencies, and College departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and reporting requirements
• Strong negotiation, collaboration, and consensus-building skills
• Ability to analyze data and use findings to improve program performance
• Proficiency with technology, virtual collaboration tools, and data management systems
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations and foster a student-centered environment

Our Culture - At Broward College our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan

• Wellness Program

• Vacation/Paid Time Off

• Winter and Spring Break Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title

Project Director, Talent Search Grant

  

Position Number

P0092647

    

Job Status

Full time Temporary

    

Department

TRIO Talent Search Grant

  

Location

Central Campus

    

Pay Grade

211

    

Salary

$64,865 - $74,595 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

  

Work Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

37.5

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Exempt

   

Position Classification

Administrators

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to [email protected] or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [email protected].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.