Bachelor’s degree. Two years’ experience working in a post-secondary educational or not-for-profit setting. Two years’ grant proposal writing and submission, budget preparation and grant monitoring/compliance. Must possess superior interpersonal and writing skills and demonstrated knowledge of the multi-cultural workplace. Must be self-motivated and able to think and work independently. Must be able to multi-task and work within deadlines. Must be able to interact with people at all college levels, both interdepartmentally and with students.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish/English. Knowledge of Community College programming, especially Adult Basic Education and its distinct programs: ESL, HSE, as well as Career and Technical Education (CTE). Familiarity with standardized assessments (TABE and CASAS) for Adult Education students.

 

Job Summary
The Director coordinates all grant program activities of new and existing Adult Education and CTE grants including proposal writing and submission, budget preparation, compliance and monitoring. Ensure registration and testing processes are efficient and in compliance with ICCB policies. Supervise assigned staff in the department.

 

Gather, prepare and submit pertinent data and materials for all department grant proposals and programs, both new and existing
Work with Dean and other staff members to ensure compliance with ICCB Adult Education policies, including registration, testing, attendance, and instruction
Coordinate the writing and submission of grant proposals for existing and potential Adult Education and CTE grants
Prepare budgets for all Adult Education and CTE grant programs, both new and existing
Maintain database of departmental grant budgets for awarded grant programs
Monitor all departmental grant allocations and funds to ensure local, state and federal compliance
Monitor and follow guidelines for all departmental grant programs to ensure local, state and federal compliance
Comply with and submit all grant program reporting requirements, i.e.. quarterly reports, annual reports, and programmatic monitoring and audit reports
Serve on the Area Planning Council
Track and monitor all Corporate, Community and Continuing Education program expenditure and grant program expenditures to ensure budget reconciliation
Seek out additional grant funds for future departmental and College programming
Assist in preparations for external monitoring visits, reviews, and audits and participate as appropriate
Conduct routine compliance reviews of grant programs
Hire, train, mentor, evaluate and supervise assigned staff, support in the recruitment and selection of team staff
Carry out payroll processes for Adult Education, CTE, and Corporate, Community and Continuing Education programs
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Salary Range $65K - Commensurate with experience