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

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

Salary

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Location

Alvin College

Job Type

1. Full-Time

Job Number

FY2627-127

Divison

Academic Affairs/Instruction

Department

Career & Technical Programs

Opening Date

11/04/2026

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SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $60,469.85

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 leadership and oversight of the Houston Endowment Success by Design: Advising as a Catalyst grant, managing personnel, budgets, activities, compliance, and performance outcomes. Coordinates cross-functional initiatives supporting student success, workforce pathways, technology implementation, and long-term institutional improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs daily grant operations, supervise assigned personnel, and coordinate activities across College departments.
• Manages grant budgets, expenditures, purchasing, contracts, renovations, equipment, timelines, and deliverables in compliance with funding requirements and College policies.
• Leads implementation of grant initiatives, including Career-Focused Advising, CRM and Early Alert systems, CDL expansion,

workforce pathways, student support, and employer engagement.

• Monitors project performance, objectives, and outcomes; evaluate progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepares grant reports, coordinate evaluation documentation, and communicate progress and recommendations to College leadership, Houston Endowment, advisory committees, and project partners.
• Serves as the primary liaison to Houston Endowment and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support grant implementation and institutionalize successful practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Three years of experience in project management, grant administration, higher education administration, workforce development, student success, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

• Master's degree in related field
• 5-years of experience of grant administration
• Six (6) months experience working with a student information system such as People Soft, Banner, Ellucian/Colleague
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of project management principles, grant administration, budgeting, compliance, performance measurement, and program evaluation.
• Ability to translate grant commitments into operational workplans, assignments, timelines, measurable deliverables, and documented outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, personnel, vendors, and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information, monitor key performance indicators, identify implementation concerns, and recommend corrective action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional reports and communicate effectively with executive leadership, employees, funders, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams and build effective working relationships across organizational divisions and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with a high degree of accountability.
• Proficiency with common office productivity, project tracking, data reporting, and student or customer relationship management technologies.

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 a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution?

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Do you have three (3) years of experience in project management, grant administration, higher education administration, workforce development, student success, or a related field?

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Do you have five (5) years of experience of grant administration?

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Do you have a Masters degree in a related field?

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Do you have six (6) months experience working with a student information system such as People Soft, Banner, Ellucian/Colleague?

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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