Texas Southmost College
Project Manager Grants - Community Engagement
Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520
Posting Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Job Title Project Manager Grants - Community Engagement
FLSA Exempt
Location Main Campus
Position Length Full Time (Grant funded)
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
The Texas ACE Project Manager for Community Engagement is responsible for coordinating grant-funded Texas ACE activities at the direction of the Director of Special Instructional Texas ACE Project. . In this capacity, the Project Manager oversees the day-to-day management of the Texas ACE program to meet project performance measures and deliverable outcomes in accordance with federal regulations, program requirements, and College District policies and procedures. In addition, the Project Manager also submits technical reports as required by the funding organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the grant's Director of Special Instructional Texas ACE Project: • Build connections between the school, the community learning centers, and community partners to support the implementation of high-quality academic and enrichment activities, family engagement opportunities, and program sustainability. • Support or lead the voluntary Texas ACE steering committee. • Oversee professional development, and selection, design and implementation of family engagement activities that increase family literacy and meaningful connections to school-day learning. • Establishes, maintains, and communicates mission and objectives of project-to-project staff and college personnel. • Establishes and maintains effective communication to ensure project remains congruent with overall institutional development goals. • Guides and monitors progress toward achieving project goals and objectives and meeting all required deadlines. • Evaluates project activities, performance measures, and deliverables on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to benchmark progress toward project goals. • Coordinates and facilitates continued activity planning, management, and evaluation. • Coordinates required project meetings. • Ensures compliance with grant organization policies and grant terms/conditions. • Oversees preparation and monitoring of technical project reports for Texas Southmost College (TSC) and the funding organization, including data collection and analysis. • Interfaces with Institutional Research to gather and synthesize data needed for grant reporting. • Collaborates with Coordinator of Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts to ensure all reporting deadlines are met. • Communicates progress of grant project activities to internal and external audiences. • Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan. • Research and implement current trends and best practices for delivery of services, curriculum development and implementation, instructing and support service strategies. • Communicate research and trends to relevant departments to continue inclusive practices. • Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans. • Attends the workplace regularly; reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. • Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Texas Southmost College (TSC). • Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor. • Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Demonstrated skills in managing and working with external and internal personnel in a team environment. • Excellent project management skills. • Data analytical experience. • A strong commitment to the mission of the community college. • Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects. • Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines. • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data. • Demonstrated problem solving skills. • Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Required Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required. • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university • Two (2) years of experience managing projects in an educational, non-profit, or corporate setting.
Preferred Education and Experience • Experience working in an institution of higher education. • One (1) year of experience in managing Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC or implementing grant-funded programs. • Bilingual - proficient in Spanish.
Certificates and Licensures
None required. Project Management Professional certification preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025089TSC
Open Date 07/11/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative). Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB. You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College Office of Human Resources 80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105 Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: employee.records@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit:
www.naces.org.
Position Information
Classification Title
Job Title Project Manager Grants - Community Engagement
FLSA Exempt
Location Main Campus
Position Length Full Time (Grant funded)
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
The Texas ACE Project Manager for Community Engagement is responsible for coordinating grant-funded Texas ACE activities at the direction of the Director of Special Instructional Texas ACE Project. . In this capacity, the Project Manager oversees the day-to-day management of the Texas ACE program to meet project performance measures and deliverable outcomes in accordance with federal regulations, program requirements, and College District policies and procedures. In addition, the Project Manager also submits technical reports as required by the funding organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the grant's Director of Special Instructional Texas ACE Project: • Build connections between the school, the community learning centers, and community partners to support the implementation of high-quality academic and enrichment activities, family engagement opportunities, and program sustainability. • Support or lead the voluntary Texas ACE steering committee. • Oversee professional development, and selection, design and implementation of family engagement activities that increase family literacy and meaningful connections to school-day learning. • Establishes, maintains, and communicates mission and objectives of project-to-project staff and college personnel. • Establishes and maintains effective communication to ensure project remains congruent with overall institutional development goals. • Guides and monitors progress toward achieving project goals and objectives and meeting all required deadlines. • Evaluates project activities, performance measures, and deliverables on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to benchmark progress toward project goals. • Coordinates and facilitates continued activity planning, management, and evaluation. • Coordinates required project meetings. • Ensures compliance with grant organization policies and grant terms/conditions. • Oversees preparation and monitoring of technical project reports for Texas Southmost College (TSC) and the funding organization, including data collection and analysis. • Interfaces with Institutional Research to gather and synthesize data needed for grant reporting. • Collaborates with Coordinator of Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts to ensure all reporting deadlines are met. • Communicates progress of grant project activities to internal and external audiences. • Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan. • Research and implement current trends and best practices for delivery of services, curriculum development and implementation, instructing and support service strategies. • Communicate research and trends to relevant departments to continue inclusive practices. • Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans. • Attends the workplace regularly; reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. • Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Texas Southmost College (TSC). • Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor. • Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Demonstrated skills in managing and working with external and internal personnel in a team environment. • Excellent project management skills. • Data analytical experience. • A strong commitment to the mission of the community college. • Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects. • Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines. • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data. • Demonstrated problem solving skills. • Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Required Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required. • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university • Two (2) years of experience managing projects in an educational, non-profit, or corporate setting.
Preferred Education and Experience • Experience working in an institution of higher education. • One (1) year of experience in managing Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC or implementing grant-funded programs. • Bilingual - proficient in Spanish.
Certificates and Licensures
None required. Project Management Professional certification preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025089TSC
Open Date 07/11/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative). Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB. You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College Office of Human Resources 80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105 Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: employee.records@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit:
www.naces.org.