Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development, the Title III Coordinator will support the implementation and daily operations of the Title III grant, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective execution of program initiatives. This role will serve as a central point of communication, coordination, and administrative support across all grant activities, and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to meet project goals. Responsibilities include coordination and monitoring of all day-to-day operations of the Title III project; supporting implementation of approved program activities; maintaining detailed records and documentation in accordance with federal reporting requirements; collaboration with institutional departments to support student success strategies; assistance with event planning, workshops, and training sessions related to the grant; tracking and reporting on project milestones, key performance indicators, and budget expenditures; supporting communication efforts including newsletters, and outreach materials; serving as a liaison between the Title III team and campus/community stakeholders; and preparing materials for federal annual performance reporting and internal assessments.

To learn more about the federal grant supporting the Title III Coordinator position, please visit Southwestern University's federal grant initiative supporting student success and career readiness.

• Run day-to-day project operations and federal compliance, and keep the records federal reporting requires.
• Track milestones, KPIs, and budget spending, and prepare the annual performance reports.
• Build SU's data capacity with Navigate360 and Tableau.
• Work with the external evaluator, on the evaluation plan and data collection.
• In collaboration with the CCPD team, including the Director and the Director of Internship Programs, formalize internship policies and employer agreements, with the goal of establishing approximately 10 new employer partnerships over the grant period to expand paid internship opportunities.
• Develop the Title III protocol guide and internal project portal, and assist with hiring the 11 tutors.
• Develop faculty training on career-readiness advising, and support classroom renovation work.
• Coordinate grant-specific communications (e.g. newsletters, outreach) and plan events and trainings.
• Serve as liaison to campus and community stakeholders.
• Attend Title III Project Directors meetings during the initial years of the grant period, with additional travel as needed to support program objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in education, administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to serving low-income students.

Further preferred qualifications which are also desirable for performing the listed duties.

• At least two years in project coordination, grant management, student services, or related roles.
• Experience with project management or database experience.

Anticipated Hiring Timeline: Southwestern University anticipates filling this position by December 1, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $45,000 in the first year, with a 2% annual salary increase thereafter.

Grant-Funded Position: This position is funded through a grant scheduled to end on September 30, 2031. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and may be affected if funding is reduced, discontinued, or otherwise unavailable.

This position is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization