Cabrillo is seeking a Federal/State Emergency Grants Director who plans, manages, and oversees the management activities and reporting of various federal grants provided to the district to primarily respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes district-wide spending to serve students, to help the college to resume operations, to ensure learning continues, to reduce COVID-19 disease transmission, and to re-open the campus. The Grants Director will ensure federal grant compliance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range:  $85,754 to $120,664 per year.  Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience.  A doctoral stipend of $3,977 per year is provided to eligible employees.

NOTE: This is a two (2) year assignment position. 
 
Benefits:
Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance.  Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.
 
Classified administrators are required to join the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) and as such must contribute up to 7% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.
 
Work-Life Balance:
This opportunity is a full-time (100%) assignment, 12 months per year.  Cabrillo administrators enjoy a 225 day work schedule, which equates to an average of 20 self-selected non-work days, 15 set holidays, 3 individual responsibility days off annually. 12 days of sick leave accrue annually.
 
Cabrillo’s Commitment to Diversity:
The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term, of which 45.13% are LatinX, 5.26% multi-ethnic, 2.64% Asian, 1.25% African-American, 0.79% Filipino, 0.30% American Indian or Alaskan Native, and 0.18% Pacific Islander as of Fall 2018. At Cabrillo, 56.66% of students are students of color and 54.91% are economically disadvantaged. In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.
 
Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and employees at all levels possess a long history of participatory governance in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.
 
Employees at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world, one student at a time!

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes, manages, integrates, and evaluates work of the Federal/State Emergency grants; supervises and participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and proce­dures to achieve Federal/State Emergency grant goals, objectives, and work standards; supports Emergency Operations Center (EOC) leadership to ensure accomplishment of all grant objectives and activities.  
• Works with the EOC Finance Section to set meeting agendas, coordinate grant approval procedures, to discuss systems for tracking grant expenditures and the allocation of grant funds, and to conduct follow-up activities; attends EOC meetings to seek grant expenditure approvals and to report out on spending; presents at CPC and board meetings for grant progress reports.
• Maintains effective communication with all constituencies to ensure a common informed understanding of grant scope; works in coordination with other Federal/State Emergency grantees and initiatives on campus to leverage grant work.  
• Provides full oversight of the Federal/State Emergency grant budget in compliance with Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG), Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), and District policies and procedures.
• Prepares and submits all grant reporting, including fiscal and technical reports required by the U.S. Department of Education and the District, with support from the fiscal support staff; oversees the preparation and maintenance a variety of records and reports to the standard of being audit-ready; works with internal and external auditors and briefs upper management on any compliance issues and makes recommendations on resolution.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achievement of the District’s mission, objectives, and values, including Guided Pathways; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, and a positive work environment.
• Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; remains current on applicable legislative decisions and developments.
• In collaboration with deans, directors, faculty, EOC members, and the re-opening work group, coordinates work to assist the district in funding additional expenditures related to the pandemic that ensures learning continues, that reduces COVID-19 disease transmission, and that helps with re-opening the campus.  
• Works with the Planning & Research Office (PRO) to plan and implement grant tracking metrics and to conduct appropriate surveys related to grant scope of work. 
• Participates in related participatory governance committees, processes and initiatives; works with faculty and administrators to institutionalize new practices and improvements. 
• Manages the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evalu­ations; responds to grievances; approves overtime/compensatory time and accurate reporting of absence time; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements; performs other activities relevant to the supervision of assigned staff. 
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabil­ity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet, and other District groups.
• Represents the District on local and statewide professional organizations and committees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff; AND
• Graduation from an accredited, four-year (4) college or university with applicable coursework; AND 
• At least three (3) years of grant management experience in higher education including supervision, budget monitoring, project management, and accountability for project outcomes; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience in federal grant management (e.g., Title III, Title V, TRIO, NSF, FEMA) is highly desired.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching, counseling, or management experience in public higher education.

• Principles and practices of organizational development, project management, program planning/ implementation applicable to U.S. Department of Education grant programs. 
• Thorough knowledge of evaluation methods and development of student learning outcomes; 
• College, state and federal grant administration compliance requirements and regulations including Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).
• The mission of a comprehensive community college and the principles of the Guided Pathways model.
• Practices, techniques and terminology involved in academic structures, transfer of credit and curriculum interpretation in post-secondary educational institutions. 
• District policies and procedures regarding curricula and instructional programs and associated degrees and certificates.
• College graduation requirements and general education transfer requirements. 
• Trends, developments and application of educational and support strategies to remove barriers in higher education for minoritized and low-income students.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including Title 5 of the California Education Code and other state and federal laws and regulations.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including organization, budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of effective management, supervision, and equity.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Plan and direct activities and accountabilities of assigned staff involved in the implementation of Title V-funded projects.
• Work collaboratively with District faculty, deans, directors, and other managers; community representatives; provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues.
• Interpret, explain and apply complex legal mandates, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency and a high degree of accuracy. 
• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Represent the District effectively in dealings with external partners, other educational institutions, students, and the public. 
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
• Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to diverse audiences.  
• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations, and concerned people.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions. 
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

•  A valid California driver’s license or ability to access and use alternative transportation.

 Application Process:

1. Completed application
2. Resume
3. Answer Supplemental Questions
4. Attach one of the following:
   • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree(s) conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant’s expense - click here for more information AND/OR
   • Equivalency Form – click here (optional). Submit this form with supporting materials if you do not possess the minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement and feel you have the equivalent education and/or experience.