Project Assistant, Houston Endowment Grant (Temporary - Grant Funded)

Project Assistant, Houston Endowment Grant (Temporary - Grant Funded)

Salary

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Location

Alvin College

Job Type

1. Full-Time

Job Number

FY2627-128

Divison

Academic Affairs/Instruction

Department

Career & Technical Programs

Opening Date

11/05/2026

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SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $29,087.03

Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

This position is a Full-Time Temporary Grant Funded position. Continued employment is based on continued grant funding.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Position Summary

Provides administrative, fiscal, and operational support to the Houston Endowment Grant Project Director and project team. Coordinates grant activities, maintains records, monitors expenditures, supports reporting, and ensures compliance with grant and institutional requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administrative and operational support to the Project Director, including correspondence, scheduling, and coordination of grant activities.
• Maintains grant records, project timelines, deliverables, and documentation to ensure compliance with grant and institutional requirements.
• Monitors budgets, expenditures, purchasing, and payment records; assist with financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Collect sand organizes project data; assist with grant reports, evaluations, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinates meetings and communications with campus departments, advisory committees, and Houston Endowment, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in grant-funded events, trainings, employer engagement activities, and student support initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Business or Office Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience
• Experience maintaining budgets, financial records, purchasing documentation, or project records

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Experience supporting grant-funded projects in higher education, workforce development, or public-sector settings
• Experience with project tracking systems, CRM platforms, or enterprise information systems
• Knowledge of grant compliance, reporting requirements, and purchasing procedures
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Intermediate to advanced skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Show evidence of proficiency in verbal/written applications in office work, organized, solid recordkeeping abilities (electronic and physical)
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES website for further information.
• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.

The College

Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.

Vision Statement

"Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world."

Mission Statement

"Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community.."

Benefits

Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at hr@alvincolleg.edu if you have questions.

Please view our Benefits Page for more information and eligibility requirements.

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I understand this position is grant-funded and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of approved and received grant funding. Employment beyond the current fiscal year is not guaranteed.

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Do you have an Associate degree in Business or Office Administration, Accounting, or a related field?

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Do you have two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience?

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Do you have experience maintaining budgets, financial records, purchasing documentation, or project records?

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in a related field?

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Do you have experience supporting grant-funded projects in higher education, workforce development, or public-sector settings?

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Do you have experience with project tracking systems, CRM platforms, or enterprise information systems?

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Do you have knowledge of grant compliance, reporting requirements, and purchasing procedures?

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Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? If yes, be prepared to answer questions in Spanish.

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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents ALL MATCH and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format and all applicable work experience is listed. Please be advised, if these documents do not match, there will be a delay in the hiring process as employment dates will need to be confirmed and may impact final salary offer.

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Employer Alvin College

Address 3110 Mustang Road

Alvin, Texas, 77511

Phone 281-756-3639

281-756-3722

Website http:www.alvincollege.edu