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 AdministrationA 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

Essential Functions 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…