Jobs In East Texas (Jet) Grant Administrator

This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Jobs in East Texas (JET) Grant Administrator

201500227P

08/01/2024

Yes

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interviews, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.
In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College Port Arthur requires all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237 or (409) 984-6259.
LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.
Member The Texas State University SystemTMAn Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Jobs in East TexasGrant Administrator (GM) reports to the Vice President for Workforce and Continuing Education and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Jobs in East Texas Grant. The Jobs in East TexasGrant Administrator’s responsibilities include 1) interaction with LSCPA students throughout East Texas to insure a smooth progression from training to employment, 2) Speaking to classes to promote students pursuing self-employment or small business ownership, 3) providing referral and interface services between students and area resources, 4) assisting the VP for Workforce Development with program expansion and new program creation as needed, 5) assisting the VP for Workforce Development in grant writing as needed, 6) report writing, and 7) other duties as assigned.
The Jobs in East TexasGrant Administrator will be required to work indoors and outdoors. Outdoor weather may include inclement weather conditions. Works in close proximity to heavy equipment and loud noises. This position is required to conduct program analysis and write technical reports. This position will frequently be called upon to “sell the services of the college” to regional allies. Any applicant must be comfortable in sales situations, must be accomplished in closing a deal and must excel in public speaking. This position will require travel up to 25% of time.

Bachelor’s degree
Experience as a teacher or administrator in a college setting.
Some prior management or grant management experience.

Master’s in Business Administration
Doctoral Degree
Experience in program development
Experience in sales
Experience in grant writing

$70,000.00 Plus Excellent Benefits

40 hr. week. Some evenings / weekends

Be the interface between LSCPA graduates and local jobs. Be active in multiple communities to know the local job needs and arrange for employers to meet and interview students while still in class.

Speak to classes about self-employment and small business ownership. Refer interested students for credit repair as needed. Refer credit worthy students for counseling for small business ownership.

Participate in committees with regional planning agencies to insure that new businesses being recruited to the area are matched with the graduates of the LSCPA training programs to meet their workforce needs and to insure that the college is aware of large project while they are still in design phase.

Aid the VP of Workforce in grant writing as requested.

Aid the VP of Workforce in program design, evaluation, creation as requested.

Assist with budget preparation.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Be a strong and effective representative of LSCPA and the TSUS system of college throughout East Texas.