Title III Program Manager

Department: Sponsored and Title III Programs

Type: Full Time

Contact Name: Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Contact Email: hr@talladega.edu

This is a grant-funded position.

General Functions

The Program Manager for the Office of Sponsored and Title III Programs is responsible for providing oversight, coordination, and support for all Title III federally funded activities at Talladega College. This role ensures accountability, compliance, and effective use of federal resources in alignment with institutional and federal guidelines. Duties include monitoring program performance, reviewing and reconciling budgets, preparing reports, maintaining records, and serving as a liaison between Title III activity directors, campus partners, and external stakeholders. The Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Sponsored and Title III Programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and track Title III activities to ensure compliance with regulations and approved objectives.
• Ensure timely submission of employee time and effort reports, performance updates, and financial documentation.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to activity directors, faculty, and staff.
• Analyze processes, identify challenges, and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and efficiency.
• Coordinate dissemination of Title III information to campus stakeholders and external partners.
• Prepare and maintain all required reports, records, and documentation to support audits, site visits, and federal reporting.
• Respond to inquiries, draft communications, and provide administrative support to the Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with at least two years of higher education, administration or policy experience.
• 3–5 years of federal or state grant administration experience, with knowledge of compliance regulations (EDGAR, 2 CFR Part 200, etc.) and higher education practices.
• Strong skills in budget preparation, financial reconciliation, and tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); experience with higher education systems (e.g., Jenzabar, Banner) preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across administrators, faculty, staff, students, and federal agencies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, three professional references, a Talladega College application, and official transcripts. All application materials should be sent to the Office of Human Resources, Talladega College, 627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160, or emailed to hr@talladega.edu.

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