Grant Project Coordinator Job Portland Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

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Position Title: Grant Project Coordinator

Department Open Education Resources

Appointment Type: TFT (Temporary, Fixed-Term)

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position FTE 1.0 FTE

Location Remote Work (Oregon Resident)

Salary Grade 123

Salary Rate The starting annual salary range is $74,152 – $100,323 for a248-day schedule, plus comprehensive benefits.

Job Summary

The Grant Project Coordinator oversees Open Oregon Educational Resources grant implementation and compliance for federal Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant (U.S. Department of Labor). Responsible for providing coordination, fiscal oversight, and reporting for the grants. The successful candidate for this position will have federal grant management experience as well as a compelling interest in outcomes assessment, diversity and inclusion initiatives, OER advocacy, and student success.

* This is a full-time, temporary, fixed-term position funded through a grant that is currently scheduled to end on September 30,2029 (with new funding this position may be extended beyond the initial grant period). This position will report administratively to Linn-Benton Community College but supports a statewide grant-funded program accountable to Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the federal Department of Labor.

Open

Oregon Educational Resources Essential Duties

Oversee and manage the federal Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant of $1.7M.

Communicate regularly with the Statewide Open Education Program Director on project status and issues.

Prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion in decision-making and communication; contribute to a welcoming and inclusive work culture.

Plan and advocate for sustainable continuation of statewide OER grant project management support. Understand the federal and state funding process and communicate with relevant agencies, representatives, and college and university personnel.

Lead regularly scheduled meetings with grant stakeholders to manage development, implementation, and evaluation activities.

Monitor technology quality and integration between platforms and services deployed in grant projects.

Collaborate with RMC research and institutional research units to evaluate and report on grant impact; manage secure collection and storage of student data.

Recommend to the Statewide Open Education Program Director improvements, efficiencies, and efforts that contribute to the goals of grants; assist with implementation and assessment of improvements.

Based on project data, recommend future directions for projects beyond grant periods.

Monitor and approve project expenditures for each grant.

Prepare internal and required external reports for each grant.

Ensure compliance with regulations and policies for all grants overseen.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. The successful candidate may work remotely but must live in Oregon. Work pressures, frequent interruptions, disturbances of workflow, and/or irregularities in work schedules are expected and occur on a frequent basis. Considerable time is spent working on the computer. Minimal physical exertion is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals. The job requires travel to community colleges and universities within the state of Oregon, spending multiple days one each trip, with potential for out-of-state travel.

Education and Experience

Requires a BA/BS degree.
Two years of experience working in project coordination.
One year experience in grant administration or management for higher education, a public agency, or nonprofit organization including monitoring grant activities and ensuring compliance is required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of grant administration, compliance requirements, and related methods and practices.
Ability to interpret and apply technical rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to grants.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot technology and workflow issues and meet established deadlines.
Knowledge of issues related to open education, open textbooks, copyright,…