Director of Title III Programs

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Under the direction of the Senior Vice Provost, the Director of Title III Programs provides strategic leadership for the Lions Success Teams initiative, a federally funded Title III Strengthening Institutions Program designed to improve student retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes. The Director leads the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of grant-funded activities while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations. The Lions Success Teams initiative advances a holistic, student-centered approach to success through collaboration among key student support units, including Academic Advising, the Office of Student Career Preparedness, and the Blue to Gold Money Management Center. The Director serves as the primary liaison between the university and the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) for Title III, providing leadership in project administration, fiscal stewardship, assessment, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and data-informed leader who can guide institutional change, foster cross-divisional partnerships, and leverage evidence-based practices to achieve project objectives and strengthen student success outcomes. This position is currently funded through the remaining two years of the Title III grant. Continued employment may be available through future grant-funded initiatives and institutional opportunities, contingent upon funding availability and institutional needs. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight for the compliance and administration of the grant project ensuring sustained adherence to federal, state, local, and institutional regulations as related to the implementation of project strategies, day-to-day project activities, and planned project expenditures. Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight for sustaining fiscal accountability by managing public funds lawfully, efficiently, and

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Job Title Director of Title III Programs Agency East Texas A&M University Department Associate Provost - Faculty & Admin Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the "My Experience " page has a section provided " Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) " to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. Please provide the following documents : Cover Letter Resume/CV Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered). Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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