Director of Title III

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary leadership, strategic management, and absolute administrative and fiscal oversight for all Title III grants awarded to NCCU by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Fosters closer collaboration with external institutional partners and internal campus divisions to maximize the sustainable impact of federal funding on student achievement and institutional growth.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the University, the UNC System Office, and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Guides multi-million-dollar institutional investments in student support initiatives from the undergraduate level to specialized professional divisions, such as the NCCU School of Law.
• 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 UNC System Performance Agreement.
• Drives student support initiatives from the undergraduate level to specialized professional divisions, such as the NCCU School of Law.
• Maximizes the sustainable impact of federal funding on student achievement and institutional growth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, educational policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, preferably in HBCUs.
• Experience in managing large-scale grant programs and coordinating with federal agencies.
• Strong understanding of HBCUs’ unique challenges and opportunities, particularly in terms of Title III funding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with a focus on achieving strategic goals.
• Proven track record of successful program development and implementation.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and compliance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, educational policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, preferably in HBCUs.
• Experience in managing large-scale grant programs and coordinating with federal agencies.
• Strong understanding of HBCUs’ unique challenges and opportunities, particularly in terms of Title III funding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with a focus on achieving strategic goals.
• Proven track record of successful program development and implementation.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and compliance with federal regulations.

Skills

• Strategic planning and management.
• Grant writing and coordination.
• Collaboration and partnership building.
• Financial management and compliance.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Program evaluation and assessment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the university.