Director, Grants



Director, Grants

Salary

$8,766.92 - $11,945.00 Monthly

Location

Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

23-062

Department

Institutional Effectiveness

Opening Date

01/25/2023

Closing Date

2/15/2023 6:00 PM Pacific

Description

Director, Grants 

OPEN RECRUITMENT
 CURRENT VACANCY: 100%
 MGT RANGE 10: $105,203 - $143,340 /Annually
 12 MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST 

*Applications will be accepted through February 15th 2023, 6:00 PM*

Long Beach Community College is seeking a qualified individual for a current opportunity as Director, Grants. Under the direction of the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, and in collaboration with District Vice Presidents, the Director of Grants identifies and prioritizes institutional need and plans, organizes, and develops competitive proposals for District-wide grants and other grant development activities. The Director seeks out potential funding sources and coordinates collaborative planning for institutional grant and resource opportunities that align with institutional priorities and initiatives. The Director works within the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (IE), and collaborates closely with subject matter and content area experts found in the faculty, classified professionals, and administrators across campus. The Director is responsible for ensuring the development, writing, submission, and initial award management of institutional grant-funded programs. The Director also performs other related duties as assigned. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION 

  • Type of position: Full Time 
  • Location: Liberal Arts Campus
  • Salary: MGT Range 10 ($105,203 - $143,340/ Annually)
  • Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
  • Eligibility list: We reserve the right to use an established eligibility list for vacancies in this classification. The eligibility list be valid for 12 months once approved by the Personnel Commission.
  • All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process.  Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our Return to Campus page.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-5016.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. 

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Grants plans, organizes, develops, administers and monitors District-wide grants and other grant development activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This single-incumbent class reports directly to the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and provides director level support to enhance the District’s overall grant programming. The Director of Grants serves as the primary representative for the District in facilitating grant and resource development activities across the institution to match program needs defined in institutional and annual program plans, as well as key District initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Provides leadership for, and coordinates with all District personnel, to identify program needs in alignment with institutional and annual planning. Conducts research of potential federal, state, private and non-profit funding sources to evaluate feasibility and fit with District needs.

2. Ensures the synthesis of key information from Requests for Applications (RFA) and/or other funding, award, and competitive application opportunities for District leadership to effectively evaluate priorities and understand necessary commitments required of the District in accordance with the funder’s expectations. Provides District personnel with supportive grant-related documentation including RFA summaries and grant outline templates.

3. Develops, writes, and submits grant proposals and application forms, in accordance with Requests for Applications and/or funding and award opportunities and in collaboration with the District’s content experts. Creates accurate, compliant budgets for grant proposals and ensures that proposed activities are allowable within District policies and procedures, as well as compliant with state and federal regulations. Establishes grant development timelines and coordinate with District personnel for timely development of project designs and relevant budgets.

4. Provides technical and resource assistance to District faculty, staff, management, and/or administrators on grant development activities. Provides information about proposal development strategies, policies, and procedures related to grants.

5. Serves as primary District liaison with public funding agencies and promotes the District's interests with those agencies

6. Maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments relevant to grant development and implementation including departments of Fiscal, Contracts, Facilities, and Human Resources to ensure internal review processes are followed and completed in a timely manner. Maintains collaborative relationship with LBCC Foundation to facilitate maximal funding opportunities. 

7. Provides administrative leadership of institutional grants by communicating compliance requirements for grant terms and conditions. Provides leadership for the planning and prioritization of projects and resource needs.

8. Assists and orients assigned project directors on grant terms and conditions; advises on grants management best practices and methods for ensuring compliance. Administers and supervises the College grants activity and data and provides timely and accurate reports to the institution as appropriate.

9. Serves on District committees; liaises with the Academic Senate on grants-related matters; conducts training workshops for faculty and staff on project development and grant research databases; maintains and updates the District's grants development and submission process and guidelines.

10. Supervises staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports resource development for achieving College planning priorities and initiatives. Evaluates the performance of assigned staff as necessary; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets.

For the full position description, please click here: Director, Grants 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in education, behavioral or social sciences, business, or a closely related field of study and six (6) years of progressive experience in institutional development and/or administration of grants in an education environment, which two (2) of those years serving in a supervisory or management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree is highly desired.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: 
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.


APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
 
Application Process: 
 •    Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.
 •    If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
 •    If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
 
Selection Process: 
The following examination process may include the following segments and may be utilized during the selection process:
  •    Minimum Qualifications screening: (Pass/Fail)
  •    Subject Matter Expert (SME) Application Review: (Pass/Fail)
  •    Skills Demonstration and/or Oral Panel Interview: 100%
  •    Final interview: With Hiring Authority and Committee
 

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part.   Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human Resources.***

Additional Information

Disability Accommodations
If you require special accommodations in the Application, Testing, Interview or Selection Process, you are required to notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date of the posting, by calling (562) 938-4352.
 
Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form 
 
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement 

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

Permanent Management Team Members receive the following benefits:

The district contributes to medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.

For more details on the Management Team’s health & welfare benefits , please refer to the Management Handbook link below on pages 11-15.

https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/management_handbook.pdf
 

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Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.
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Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated, and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a statement to be considered for this position.
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The Director, Grants position requires a Bachelor's Degree in education, behavioral or social sciences, business, or a closely related field of study. Do you meet this requirement
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have six (6) years of progressive experience in institutional development and/or administration of grants in an education environment?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please provide additional detail demonstrating how your experience has prepared you for this role. Experience must be listed on application for consideration. *Response must be limited to 1/2 page. Text beyond 1/2 page will not be considered
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This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Long Beach City College
Address
4901 E. Carson St.
Human Resources, Building T1045, Mail Code G3
Long Beach, California, 90808
Phone
562-938-4372