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Weekly Work Hours
40

Compensation Range
Administrator Range E05

Salary Minimum
$92,700.00 Annually

FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type
Administrator

Position Summary

The Director of Programs & Grants serves as a strategic leader within the Strategic Initiatives & Operations team, responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating Foundation-funded programs in alignment with Dallas College institutional priorities. This role leads cross-functional collaboration with College stakeholders, oversees program outcomes and continuous improvement efforts, and manages post-award grant processes to ensure compliance, impact measurement, and donor alignment. The Director also plays a key role in Foundation campaign strategy by identifying programmatic opportunities, developing investment cases, and ensuring program readiness for philanthropic support.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong program design and evaluation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external partners.
• Skilled in grant compliance, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex workflows.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Foundation program development in partnership with Dallas College divisions, Schools of Instruction, student success teams, and administrative units.
• Serve as the primary manager of program outcomes, establishing metrics, tracking performance, and developing reports for Foundation leadership, donors, and College partners.
• Oversee post-award grant management, ensuring compliance, spending alignment, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Operations to identify institutional needs and translate them into programmatic investment opportunities.
• Partner with development colleagues to support fundraising and campaign strategy through program design, documentation, and impact storytelling.
• Guide program evaluation processes, including data collection, outcomes analysis, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Serve as a liaison to College leaders to ensure transparency, alignment, and appropriate use of Foundation resources.
• Provide guidance and support to the Assistant Director of Programs & Grants.
• Support major Foundation initiatives, special projects, and college-wide priority-setting.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and adhere to institutional rules, policies, and donor expectations.
• Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year.
  
  • All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours.
  • People leaders are required an additional 16 hours of leadership development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience, including program oversight, grant management, or collaborative institutional initiatives.
• Experience working in cross-functional program development or grant-funded environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Preferred:

• Master's degree.
• Experience in higher education or philanthropy.
• Supervisory experience.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

***Potential for some hybrid work.

Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Applications Deadline
July 30, 2026