Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title
Director of Title III

Working Title
Director of Title III

Position Number
812924

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track
No

FTE
1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Department Hiring Range
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category
Professionals

SOC Code
11-1021 - General and Operations Managers

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Title III Program (Title III) at North Carolina Central University reports to the Office of the Provost. The office manages all Title III funding awarded to the University from the US Department of Education. This includes providing programmatic and fiscal oversight of the many activities supported by this federal funding. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with proposal applications and budget preparation
• Providing training to activity coordinators and staff
• Ensuring the University maintains compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Determining if budget requests are allowable, allocable and reasonable
• Monitoring and approving expenditures according to Federal and University rules and regulations
• Preparing and submitting interim and annual performance reports

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Title III Programs provides visionary leadership, strategic management, and absolute administrative and fiscal oversight for all Title III grants awarded to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) by the U.S. Department of Education. Authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title III funding is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity, academic quality, student success outcomes, and fiscal stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The Director ensures that all funded "Activities" align seamlessly with NCCU's Strategic Priorities and directly support the university's efforts to meet key performance metrics mandated by the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Performance Agreement. This role guides multi-million-dollar institutional investments, driving student support initiatives from the undergraduate level to specialized professional divisions, such as the NCCU School of Law. By fostering closer collaboration with external institutional partners and internal campus divisions, the Director maximizes the sustainable impact of federal funding on student achievement and institutional growth. The Director serves as the primary liaison between the University, the UNC System Office, and the U.S. Department of Education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly advanced skills in budget forecasting and fiscal reconciliation of federally restricted funds.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the technical ability to translate intricate federal regulations for diverse faculty and staff.
• Strong capabilities in utilizing data enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Chrome River, G5/G6 Department of Education portals).
• Proven collaborative leadership skills necessary to bridge academic affairs, student affairs, and fiscal administration units.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience managing complex federal grants (preferably Title III or similar Department of Education programs) within a higher education setting.
• Expert understanding of EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations) and 2 CFR 200 fiscal compliance mandates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree: Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. from an accredited institution.
• HBCU Leadership: Demonstrated track record managing federal or state institutional programs specifically within a Historically Black College or University context.
• System Experience: Prior familiarity working with the North Carolina standard accounting systems and the University of North Carolina (UNC) system infrastructure.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Work Location
Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function
Grant Administration & Strategic Alignment

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Strategic Oversight: Plan, implement, and direct all aspects of the University's Title III Parts B and F portfolios to advance NCCU's operational and academic capacity.
• Metric Enhancement: Align Title III project allocations with current UNC System performance metrics, specifically targeting improvement in four-year graduation rates, average earned credits, undergraduate degree efficiency, research expenditures, and decreasing student debt.
• Proposal Development: Coordinate the comprehensive planning process for five-year institutional grant cycles, including the development of new Phase applications, objectives, and narratives.
• Activity Supervision: Train, advise, and monitor individual Title III Activity Directors across campus to ensure project benchmarks and performance indicators are reached on schedule.

Function
Institutional Collaboration & Faculty Development

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Cross-Divisional Partnerships: Cultivate closer collaboration with internal institutional partners-including Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs-to build integrated pipelines that improve student retention and academic support.
• Faculty Training Infrastructure: Partner with the Office of Faculty Development to design and deliver professional development programs focused on high-impact teaching practices, tech-infused pedagogy, and grant compliance for faculty principal investigators.
• Academic Support Synergy: Work directly with the Student Access and Success Programs (SASP) and the NCCU Libraries to optimize resource allocation, ensuring federal funds directly enhance tutoring, mentoring, and academic advising infrastructures.
• Pre-Award Coordination: Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs to transition successful Title III interventions into permanent, institutionalized frameworks or springboard them into wider external grant applications.

Function
Fiscal Management & Compliance

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Budget Accountability: Maintain absolute oversight of the Title III budget registry, verifying that all expenditures are strictly allowable, allocable, and reasonable under Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and State of North Carolina rules.
• Expenditure Approval: Review and authorize major purchase requisitions, personnel actions, and external contracts originating from funded campus activities.
• Risk Mitigation: Work in tandem with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and the Office of the State Auditor to prepare for, and respond to, all internal and external fiscal audits.
• Personnel Monitoring: Supervise the internal Title III team, ensuring precise tracking of all Title III-funded student workers, staff, and faculty releases.

Function
Data Evaluation, Assessment, & Reporting

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Performance Reporting: Author and submit the comprehensive Title III Annual Performance Reports (APR) and mid-year progress briefings required by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Impact Tracking: Partner with the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness to measure programmatic impacts on core retention, completion, and student progression metrics.
• Campus Engagement: Maintain transparent communication loops across campus using platforms like myEOL to manage internal submission portals, share performance progress data, and publish program regulations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA03533P

Open Date
06/29/2026

Date desired for closing or initial review

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Date Position Available

Special Instructions to Applicants

For priority consideration, please apply by July 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.