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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

ASAP2TEACH Grant Program Manager

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Texas A&M University - San Antonio is seeking an ASAP2TEACH Grant Program Manager to support grant implementation and manage day-to-day activities related to the grant program. The role involves liaising with compliance committees, school districts, and colleges, while also planning and conducting grant activities to support pre-service teachers and students.

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Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing grant administration procedures. Assist with the planning of the grant budget

Lead ASAP2TEACH grant activities related to the recruitment, support, preparation, and retention of pre-service teachers, P-12 students, in-service teachers, and paraprofessionals by providing informational sessions and support of wraparound services. Travel to different locations is involved

Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls

Coordinates student scholarships and testing fees

Coordinates with grant partnerships such as school districts and community colleges

Establishes student organizations at community colleges and school districts

Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program

Develops and conducts conferences, seminars, and workshops for ASAP2TEACH Grant

Maintains databases and electronic files

Support research activities, such as white papers, briefs, and presentations related to grant activities

Assists the PI and Co-PIs in all project matters and support with bolstering prevailing courses, developing new courses, and lecturing and guiding the clinical experiences, with a particular emphasis on high and middle school students

Availability to support grant activities during the day, evenings, and some possible weekend

Qualification

Grant administrationBilingual in SpanishEnglishEducational experienceProfessional development trainingCommunication skillsMultitasking abilityTeam-building skillsStudent recruitmentLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education or higher in related field

Five (5) years of related experience

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills

Experience or interest in student recruitment and cohort building

Preferred

Master's degree or Doctorate in education or related field

Demonstrate proficiency in Bilingual in Spanish and English

Three (3) years of experience (i.e., Bilingual/ ESL teaching in PK-12) working in educational settings with linguistically and multicultural populations (i.e., Pre-service teachers, professionals, P-12 students, and families)

Experience in training or providing professional development