Associate Vice President, Grants and Sponsored Programs

Job Profile Summary

Broward College is conducting a search for a new Associate Vice President, Grants and Sponsored Programs. The college is seeking an effective leader to join an exceptional culture, team, and institution. The individual selected for this role will deepen the connections with the college and the local community.
This position, under general direction of the Vice President, Workforce Development & Strategic Partnership, oversees the coordination of resource development and grants management throughout the college. Directs activities and processes related to researching, evaluating, planning, and organizing the development and administration of grant funded projects. Develops the division’s strategic and operational goals while assisting college departments in the execution and efficient management of grants including compliance. Maintains effective partnerships with external funding agencies as well as the college’s academic and financial administration to ensure adequate communication and coordination of grants.
The role is central to the college's mission, vision, and strategic goals, enhancing its impact on workforce development and community enrichment. The individual will lead a team of grant professionals.

  

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Ten years of relevant experience with a minimum of five years managing multi-million dollar federal, state, and local grants
• Strong experience with grant management and compliance.
• Higher education or public sector experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and direction in the research of grant and resource opportunities and the management of those resources for the College that align with its initiatives, strategic goals and mission.
• Responsible for oversight and management of grant writing, conducting/evaluating research, collaborating with internal and external constituents in the development of grant proposals. Provides guidance to Grant Project Directors to ensure grant compliance and coordination of resources for the College.
• Provides administrative oversight to ensure the College's grants activities are in compliance with the provisions of all applicable federal and state regulatory standards, and adherence to college and foundation policies and procedures.
• Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination and discipline, setting performance standards and evaluating staff and training.
• Provides leadership in working closely with the diverse units that make up the college to improve upon operational efficiencies and build/enhance the college's grants enterprise. Communicates to faculty, administrators and staff of grant opportunities.
• Responsible for recommendation, implementation, and interpretation, and maintenance of college grant policies and procedures. Remains current with emerging trends, standards and requirements, and resource allocation.
• Negotiates the terms of the grant contracts and serves as a liaison between the College and external funders. Manages contracts with external consultants.
• Develops and implements ongoing improvements and enhancements to the budgetary planning, administration, and related business processes. Manages the department budget.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Cultural Attributes:

Competence - Competent leaders use a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment to provide guidance, advice, constructive feedback, and resolutions to team members. Leaders deliver commitments on time and with high quality and take advantage of professional development.

Courage - Courageous leaders cope with change and uncertainty and adjust to unpredictable situations. Leaders spotlight their own fallibility, when necessary, by acknowledging gaps in their knowledge or skills and make decisions as required, even when lacking all the information they would have liked to have.

Character – A leader’s character is expected to be ethical, fair, compassionate, and respectful of others. Demonstrates a willingness to acknowledge their own errors, as well as models equitable and fair decision-making.

Composure - Composed leaders establish and maintain effective relationships with customers; demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and manage their own stress levels. They also welcome diversity of thought and embrace the messenger – are open to receiving bad news without getting upset at the person delivering the news.

Care for People – Leaders who Care for People are approachable and available to their teams, create an environment of appreciation; provide support and coaching for their team members’ careers and skill development; treat everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of an individual’s position, point of view, or background.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff 
• Broad understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
• Broad understanding of the structure, operations, human resources and finances of the College and the complexities of their interdependencies
• Ability to translate College-wide strategies and priorities into strategic and operational plans and policies for own area
• Ability to understand the impact of own area on the College and to contribute to the development of the College’s strategic plan
• Proven leadership skills and managerial expertise, and ability to motivate and empower direct and indirect reports to achieve priorities and expectations for own area
• Ability to forecast and manage budgets and other resource requirements for area of responsibility
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally develops strategies and plans to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break College Closures
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance (available to employees and family members)

About Broward College

Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education.

The College offers several areas of study, including certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, bachelor's degrees, and continuing education courses.

Broward College is the largest institution of higher education in Broward County, serving approximately 50,000 students annually representing 150 countries of origin and 50 languages. Around half of our students are Pell grant recipients, and approximately half of our students are first generation college students.  With more than 4,000 colleagues, Broward College serves as a critical economic engine for Broward College, generating more than 1.7 billion in economic impact for Broward County, and driving opportunities for economic mobility for all of Broward County. 

Broward College has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top 10 community colleges in America by the Aspen Institute.  The College continues to receive recognition for its transformational work to improve institutional culture and care for its employees as recognized by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2022 National HR Excellence Award.

As an equal access and employment opportunity institution, Broward College is committed to a tradition of increasing and retaining an intellectually, culturally, and ethnically diverse student body and workforce and focusing on the success of our students, faculty, and staff while strengthening our local and global communities.

Job Title

Associate Vice President, Workforce Development and Sponsored Programs

  

Position Number

P0005852

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

Provost - Academic Affairs

  

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

    

Pay Grade

213

    

Salary

$100,000 - $140,000 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

  

Work Shift

First Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/weekends/varies

   

Hours Per Week

37.5

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript(s) are required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Exempt

   

Position Classification

Administrators

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to [email protected] or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf . 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.
For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [email protected].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.