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Position Title Title III Grant Project Coordinator Job Category S10 Job Type Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title Vice Chancellor Location Other, See Job Description Job Description

The Title III Grant Project Coordinator provides administrative, operational, fiscal, and compliance oversight for the Building Readiness through Innovative Technology Education (B.R.I.T.E.) initiative. Serving as the central coordination point for project activities, the position supports implementation of grant-funded initiatives involving Academic Affairs, Student Services, Workforce Development, faculty professional development, instructional innovation, and business and industry partnerships. The Project Coordinator serves as the operational hub for all project activities and supports implementation of all Comprehensive Development Plan goals.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating project implementation, monitoring progress toward established objectives, maintaining compliance with federal grant requirements, supporting evaluation activities, monitoring expenditures, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders. The position works closely with project leadership, college administrators, faculty, staff, consultants, and community partners to promote successful implementation of project activities and achievement of grant outcomes. This position requires strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.

This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding. EICC anticipates transitioning the position to institutional funding as outlined in the grant sustainability plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in grant administration, project management, compliance reporting, program coordination, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring budgets, expenditures, reporting requirements, and compliance-related activities.
• Experience with budgeting, monitoring expenditures, or compliance-related activities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience administering or coordinating federally funded grants.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, compliance requirements, and performance reporting.
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting institutional effectiveness, assessment, accreditation, or strategic initiatives.

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses technology systems and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The position will require travel.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Salary Starting range minimum: $57400 Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of all B.R.I.T.E. project activities and initiatives.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, objectives, deliverables, and performance measures.
• Maintain project records, documentation systems, and reporting processes in accordance with federal and institutional requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update the project manual, including procedures, forms, compliance requirements, job responsibilities, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate meetings of project staff, advisory groups, task forces, consultants, and stakeholder teams.
• Prepare agendas, reports, minutes, presentations, correspondence, and project communications.
• Monitor project expenditures and budget activity in collaboration with the Business Office and Project Director.
• Assist with preparation and submission of federal performance reports, budget reports, drawdown documentation, and other required grant reports.
• Maintain documentation supporting federal compliance requirements, audit activities, time and effort reporting, and non-supplanting requirements.
• Coordinate collection, organization, and reporting of project data and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the External Evaluator to facilitate data collection, reporting, and evaluation activities.
• Track project outcomes and implementation milestones and provide regular updates to project leadership.
• Serve as a liaison among project personnel, institutional departments, consultants, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with dissemination of project outcomes, best practices, and institutionalization activities.
• Support compliance with applicable federal regulations, institutional policies, and grant requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S254P Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 11/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary