Director of Title III

The Title III Program (Title III) at North Carolina Central University reports to the Office of the Provost. The office manages all Title III funding awarded to the University from the US Department of Education. This includes providing programmatic and fiscal oversight of the many activities supported by this federal funding. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Assisting with proposal applications and budget preparation

* Providing training to activity coordinators and staff

* Ensuring the University maintains compliance with all federal and state regulations

* Determining if budget requests are allowable, allocable and reasonable

* Monitoring and approving expenditures according to Federal and University rules and regulations

* Preparing and submitting interim and annual performance reports

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Title III Programs provides visionary leadership, strategic management, and absolute administrative and fiscal oversight for all Title III grants awarded to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) by the U.S. Department of Education. Authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title III funding is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity, academic quality, student success outcomes, and fiscal stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The Director ensures that all funded "Activities" align seamlessly with NCCU's Strategic Priorities and directly support the university's efforts to meet key performance metrics mandated by the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Performance Agreement. This role guides multi-million-dollar institutional investments, driving student support initiatives from the undergraduate level to specialized professional divisions, such as the NCCU School of Law. By fostering closer collaboration with external institutional partners and internal campus divisions, the Director maximizes the sustainable impact of federal funding on student achievement and institutional growth.

The Director serves as the primary liaison between the University, the UNC System Office, and the U.S. Department of Education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Highly advanced skills in budget forecasting and fiscal reconciliation of federally restricted funds.

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the technical ability to translate intricate federal regulations for diverse faculty and staff.

* Strong capabilities in utilizing data enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Chrome River, G5/G6 Department of Education portals).

* Proven collaborative leadership skills necessary to bridge academic affairs, student affairs, and fiscal administration units.

Minimum Education /Experience

* Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

* Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience managing complex federal grants (preferably Title III or similar Department of Education programs) within a higher education setting.

* Expert understanding of EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations) and 2 CFR 200 fiscal compliance mandates.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Terminal Degree:
Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. from an accredited institution.

* HBCU Leadership:
Demonstrated track record managing federal or state institutional programs specifically within a Historically Black College or University context.

* System

Experience:

Prior familiarity working with the North Carolina standard accounting systems and the University of North Carolina (UNC) system infrastructure.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

* You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

* Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

* North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex,…