Title III Activities Director at North Iowa Area Community College

TITLE IIIACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

CATEGORY/LEVEL: PSS/10

BASICFUNCTION: Manage the day-to-day activities and coordinatethe overall implementation of Pathway to Success (Title III) projects. Withinthe management of the project, the Director will oversee project staff andmaintain frequent communication with teams and individuals involved in projects(including those who report to other administrators). The Director promotes cooperation within andbetween the College divisions in support of the College mission and Pathways toSuccess goals including the development of wrap-around student supports; improvementof postsecondary persistence, completion and success; and development ofinitiatives around course redesign, learning analytics, technology, and facultydevelopment.

STARTDATE: ASAP

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary of $55,600 to $68,200based on experience. Benefits package includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield majormedical health insurance; eye care, dental, life and disability insurance; paidvacation and sick leave; a choice of IPERS or TIAA retirement plans, and avariety of additional optional benefits.  

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’sdegree required in education, educational administration or related field. Experiencein planning and managing a sizable budget required.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS: Master’sdegree preferred. Minimum two years of teaching or academic support at thecollege level. Prefer curriculum development experience, particularly relatedto developmental education. Experience working with programs focused onincreasing student success and retention. Minimum two years of experience withdirect management of state and federal grant programs. Familiarity with theTitle III program.

RESPONSIBILITIESAND DUTIES:

• Establish, maintain, and communicate informed understanding of the direction, goals, objectives and strategies of the Title III projects.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and procedures to ensure the operation of the project remain congruent with the overall institutional strategic plan.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the project.
• Supervise project teams and staff members.
• Coordinate Project Advisory Team and serve as Chair with the responsibility for scheduling meetings, setting agendas, and maintaining meeting minutes and records.
• Develop and maintain all Title III project records, including policies and procedures, purchasing records, budget information, activity and implementation information, and evaluation results.
• Work within the Academic Affairs Department to administer the budget, purchase supplies or technology, and hire personnel.
• Set up and monitor data collection mechanism for all project evaluation components.
• Coordinate the evaluation process, including work with the external evaluator.
• Complete grant related reports and updates for the external evaluation team and federal reports.
• Monitor and approve all grant expenditure in compliance with federal regulations, project objectives, and College policies.
• Attend training and workshops as appropriate for the position.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty, and other NIACC stakeholders.
• Be attentive to detail, accurately follow written and oral instructions, and work independently.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs relating to the success of the project.
• Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Perform in a manner that strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.
NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect, therefore all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
10/2025