Executive Project Director, Broward UP Promise Neighborhoods

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Executive Project Director, Broward UP Promise Neighborhoods. - Boca Raton, FL.

This position provides leadership and direction for Broward UP Promise Neighborhoods Project Grant initiatives and program. The Promise Neighborhoods grant is a federally funded grant program which will offer a comprehensive two-generational, community-centric model with underlying support from the community to deliver key programming solutions along the pipeline for children, families and community members pathways to employment, via credentialing and non-credit, continuing education. The Promise Neighborhoods project specifically targets and will serve students and families who directly come from traditionally underrepresented and underserved populations and who are at risk of poverty and academic failure. These solutions will be provided by various community partners supporting the five interconnected pipeline blocks of the pipeline continuum: 1) Early Care and Education/Kindergarten Readiness; 2) K-12 Success; 3) High School to Postsecondary and Completion; 4) 21st Century Workforce and Talent; and 5) Mobilizing the Broward UP Community.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the program is in compliance with funder guidelines
• Management of daily operation of the program through hiring, supervising, training, and guiding staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program activities
• Operating the program in a fiscally prudent manner that is in compliance with all funder requirements
• Work with stakeholders, affirming that data drives services, and documenting continuous project improvement
• Participates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions to maintain an active awareness of program status and needs
• Attends council meetings and grant management meetings and conferences
• Develops and monitors annual grant budget and match commitments
• works with the Broward UP Commissions to coordinate strategies
• Supervises and evaluates administrative, marketing and staff assigned to the grant program activities
• Responsible for the achievement of project development, recruitment, and placement goals, including budgetary accountability, to ensure alignment with the university’s mission and vision while remaining in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensures data are collected and managed for the solutions within all pipeline blocks of the grant program
• Ensures reporting of outcomes of each pipeline block
• Manages memorandums of understanding and/or contracts with appropriate agencies
• Manages budget and documents match for solution of each pipeline block
• Oversees all aspects of the project to include the daily operation of the program through hiring, supervising, training, and guiding staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program activities. Manages, reviews and approves project expenditures
• Develop and refine program operations to ensure that objectives are met 
• Ensure the program is in compliance with funder guidelines  
• Ensure the project is operated in a fiscally prudent manner and is in compliance with all fiscal requirements. 
• Work with internal and external stakeholders; ensure the data drives services; and ensure continuous improvement of services. Identify and engage partners in supporting the Promise Neighborhood (PN) model
• Compile all required reports accurately and timely.  Lead continuous improvement cycle using Results-Based Accountability framework 
• Develop a sustainability plan to expand and sustain the most effective programs 
• Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and seven years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and nine years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Experience with federal grants management or a related field.

Experience with managing grants and budget responsibilities in education settings.

Salary:

$125,000 - $140,000 per year.

College or Department:

DOR: Broward UP Promise Neighborhood Program Operations

Location:

Work Remote – Within Florida

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-03-05

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position involves research or research-related support.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. Apply