Job Title

Grants Administrator, CCAMPIS

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Resources & Basic Needs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Students, the Grants Administrator will first and foremost ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education CCAMPIS guidelines. Also, identify funding opportunities; oversee the proposal preparation process; assist with submitting proposals; review and process agreements (both financial and non- financial); inform faculty and college personnel of special contractual requirements; and provide assistance with case management as needed.

This is an in office position located in Fort Worth, Texas. Work hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm or as work requirements indicate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% Grant Management: Ensure compliance with all CCAMPIS federal guidelines and report submitting deadlines. Identify grant opportunities, prepare grant applications, secure grants of all types, and assist in the management of approved grants in specified functional and program areas. Interacts with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that grant projects comply with program guidelines for expenditure, funding, and accountability. Investigates, researches, and analyzes legislation relating to federal, state, and local grant programs.

Coordinates with Student Resources Basic Needs staff to ensure timely completion of grants and other department needs. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of an administrative supervisor.

15% Fiscal Management: Maintain and verify payment records, review invoices and record receipts. Develop and manage systems for tracking grant expenditures and receivables. Review and approve all grant-related payment requests, bills, invoices, and statements. In cooperation with the Student Resources and Basic Needs Director, reviews all monthly financial reports, makes corrections to grant-related income and revenue as needed, and communicates all changes to the director.

15% Assessment: Engage in comprehensive assessment, evaluation, and program improvement by regularly tracking, communicating, and reporting relevant data; integrate feedback into program operations; and develop and review key performance indicators to reduce students’ food, housing, and financial insecurity. Assists with student satisfaction surveys and other methods for data collection and assessment of Student Resources and Basic Needs services.

10% Additional Duties: Remain current and trained on standard and best practices, emerging strategies and interventions, and research at the local, state, federal, and international levels, supporting the reduction of threats to the campus community and connecting students of concern to the supports necessary to enable their retention and success. Identify and apply for funding opportunities that address homelessness/displacement, food insecurity, legal aid, financial literacy, childcare, and transportation

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of related experience in contract and grant administration in a University or state agency setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in math, excellent computer skills (including Excel).

Ability to relate to other staff and foster teamwork.

Ability to organize multiple tasks.

Ability to establish goals and workload priorities and work cooperatively with others.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Collaborative approach to the cultivation and maintenance of relationships among a variety of internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with federal grants.

Experience administering CCAMPIS grants.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Services, or related degree.

Three (3) year experience in duties and responsibilities specified, or related area with a bachelor’s degree.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $44,000 to $61,940.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.