Admitting Director jobs in Columbia, SC

ABOUT VOORHEES UNIVERSITY
Voorhees University is a private, diverse, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located in rural Denmark, South Carolina, the University serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The University offers each student a comprehensive general education experience coupled with professional education in the values-centered liberal arts environment that supports educational opportunities designed to help prepare students to function in a diverse and increasingly technological society. Accordingly, the University seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who coalesce intellect and faith in pursuit of life-long learning, healthy living, the betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.

PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE AND SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the University’s mission, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, 10thPresident of Voorhees University has issued the charge and call to action articulated through the University’s mantra: Begin. Believe. Become. that will advance Voorhees University to The Next Level of Excellence. In order to level up, in full transparency, the University has identified existing phenomena that challenge our Institution to seek investment from external stakeholders as well as increased cooperation and collaboration with business, community, and industry to provide learning opportunities, service prospects, and currency of curriculum to create a more forward-looking, future-oriented institution of higher education. Indeed, the strategic plan serves as the A.T.L.A.S. to the Next Level of Excellence to mitigate the aforementioned circumstances and reality for our HBCU and certainly truly embrace transformation to realize the Next Level of Excellence.

Position: Project Director, CADA Grant
Department/Division: Becoming Beloved Community/Central Administration
Salary Range: $48,000-$50,000
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Duration: Full-time/Grant Funded
Position Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Extended hours and weekends may be required)

The Project Director is responsible for the planning, organization, management, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the project. This includes ensuring that the project complies with funder's requirements, achieves objectives and outcomes, manages budget, and is implemented successfully.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the daily operations of the project, including timely implementation of all required activities, as detailed in the grant proposal and/or grant agreement or contract
• Administers, prepares, and manages the grant budget to ensure funds are allocated and spent according to project, funder, and college requirements
• Ensures compliance with university and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations
• Prepares and oversees grant projects in accordance with university policy and in compliance with funder requirements detailed in the grant proposal and/or grant agreement or contract
• Develops and implements continual assessment plans to ensure monitoring of grant goals and objectives
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to optimize delivery of project services
• Works with project and university staff to institutionalize improvements and project components
• Serves as a liaison between the university and project consultants, students, and funding agency
• Communicates grant goals to the university/campus community, campus administrators, faculty, and students
• Serves on campus and university-wide committees, as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standard Office Environment

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university required.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit an employment application, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, and resume to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denmark, SC 29042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person