Project Manager - MESA Grant

Salary: $89,151.00 - $106,451.00 Annually
Location : Stockton, CA (Main Campus)
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGMT
Calendar: 12-month

Description
To identify stakeholders and coordinate a variety of grant programs; to plan, design, and coordinate program activities; and to evaluate the success of the program.

Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements planning activities to include developing and convening advisory committees; creating recruitment strategies; designing orientation; and marketing the program.
• Coordinates with appropriate college programs, personnel and community partners appropriate to the terms of the special project grant, including schools and training programs, public agencies, business and industry.
• Interviews, supervises, trains and evaluates staff as required.
• Designs program according to the terms of the grant, coordinating with appropriate agencies and individuals.
• Publicizes the project and identifies population to be served according to grant terms; designs recruitment procedures where necessary.
• Conducts meetings, present workshops and participate in other activities to facilitate program design.
• Coordinates the operation of the project, supplying consultation, training activities, support programs; advises participants on all program offerings.
• Administers program budget and monitors expenditures.
• Conducts meetings and facilitates communication among clients, advisory committees, and other program participants and partners.
• Collects and compiles data to demonstrate compliance with specific grant terms and develops recommendations to funder.
• Prepares reports and makes presentations at local and state level workshops and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Grant writing and monitoring.
• Budget administration.
• Computers and software applications.
• Program planning and management.
• Principles of supervision.
• Report writing.

Ability to:

• Collect and analyze data.
• Communicate both orally and in writing, and speak to the public.
• Plan, organize and coordinate events.
• Encourage and motivate.
• Work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of students and staff.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Experience:Three (3) years of experience in grant operations or managing categorically funded programs and at least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required by the time of appointment.
• The incumbent may be required to work evenings (including attending board meetings) and other irregular hours including weekends and holidays.

Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Physical Demands:

• Regularly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

Work Environment:Office Environment. A workplace featuring typical office amenities, including computers, telephones, and office furniture, in a controlled indoor setting. Some projects may require traveling to various sites such as school districts and community agencies.
Hazards:Driving.
San Joaquin Delta College offers its employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for the employee and their dependents.

Please note:

• Full-Time Employees - Participation in medical, dental and, vision is MANDATORY and employees may not opt out even if covered by other insurance.
• Part-Time Employees - Employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision but must meet eligibility criteria and are responsible for 100% of the cost.

Benefits details can be found at:

Retirement Plan
Retirement information can be found at:

Paid Time Off
The District realizes the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. To work at the highest ability, employees need to take time away from their job for rest, recreation, and important personal matters. To accommodate those needs, SJDC provides generous holiday and vacation schedules and sick time hours.

District Holidays
Tuition Fee Waiver
Employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for tuition fee waivers for regular classes (not including community service classes) taken at Delta College.

Events
All Athletic home events (excluding playoffs) are free to the public.