Title III Catalyst Director

Functional Title: Title III Catalyst Director
Classification: Full-time, Salaried Exempt
Division: Academics
Department: Provost
Reports To: Associate Provost of Research and University Sponsored Programs

Primary Function:

Responsible for oversight and continuous improvement of Catalyst program and resources.

Major Duties:

  1. Manage all aspects of Catalyst program:
    1. Ensure data is collected/analyzed for identification of student needs
    2. Ensure academic support resources are developed and implemented – requires working in close collaboration with faculty, Student Learning Center Coordinator, and Compass Guides to continually assess availability, relevance, quality, and success of academic support measures.
    3. Ensure measures are in place to effectively connect students to resources (working with faculty/department leadership to include course requirements, student incentives, progress standards, etc. to encourage student participation)
    4. Develop reports for key stakeholders and evaluation, recommending updates based on outcomes assessment.
  2. Fund requisition, allocation, and monitoring within LCU and grant reporting websites.
    1. Coordination with internal divisions (IT, Facilities) to track expenses and invoices ensuring items are paid in a timely fashion.
    2. Prepare reports on progress and resource management via Grant Solutions and Grants.gov website to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, policies, and deadlines.
  3. Establish regular communication loops with personnel for reporting documentation and establish routine meetings to monitor compliance and effectiveness.
  4. Work with faculty and student services personnel to implement support resources in collaboration with Compass Guides and Student Services.

Job Requirements:

  1. Familiarity with federal grant projects.
  2. Knowledge of compliance documentation requirements.
  3. Management of personnel and resources to meet deadlines.
  4. Excellent communication and expense management skills.

Education and Experience:

Minimum education: BS or BA required. Preference given for coursework in education, STEM, process/organization management, data sciences, counseling, or social work.

Experience in higher education student academic support or related field with high-need and STEM populations is strongly preferred.

Preference given for experience with curriculum development and implementation processes.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrists, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Occasionally lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 25+ lbs.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources by email at HumanResources@LCU.edu or by phone at 806.796.8800.

 

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.