Director, Grants & Administration
2 days ago
San Bernardino
Salary: $128,055.88 - $173,635.16 Annually Location : Yucaipa, CA Job Type: Classified Management Job Number: 2426-00151 Department: Occupational Education Opening Date: 04/27/2026 Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific HR Recruiter: Ben Dijkstra Work Days/Year: 243 Mission Statement: The Crafton Hills College mission is to change lives. We seek to inspire our students, support our colleagues, and embrace our community through a learning environment that is transformational. Crafton Hills College welcomes everyone and is committed to working with students from diverse backgrounds. The College has an exceptional learning environment built on a tradition of excellence, a talented faculty, a driven student body, a committed staff, with passionate leadership and community support Funding: THIS IS A CATEGORICALLY FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS BASED ON CONTINUED FUNDING. Job Description SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the appropriate administrator, develop, plan, direct and supervise grant projects with a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all externally funded initiatives. This position is responsible for search and notification of opportunities for external sources of funding, writing major grant applications, pre-award coordination of all grant applications, post-award budget development, support for faculty/staff in charge of grant-funded projects, grant-writing training, grant template development, and general oversight of grant development. The role includes a particular focus on assisting with all phases of planning, development, budgeting, and implementing of Strong Workforce Program, Perkins, and other occupational education grants that support career and technical education (CTE) initiatives. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESThe following duties are typical for this classification. 1. Research, identify and recognize external opportunities - including Strong Workforce Program, Perkins, and other occupational grant opportunities - that present viable funding opportunities and match district goals, college priorities, and search requests, with an emphasis on advancing equitable access and inclusive excellence., 2. Support, enhance, and supervise the efforts of grants personnel., 3. Provide leadership in the identification and solicitation of grants, as it relates to generating external sources of income to support the campus., 4. Coordinate grant writing on behalf of the college, or district entities through alignment of grant development processes and priorities established with contracted grant consulting firms and independent contractors., 5. Provide assistance in the planning, writing, program design, budget development, and evaluation of grant funded project., 6. Assists faculty and staff in grant implementation and management, including instruction of internal procedures and funding agency compliance, grant documentation, and assistance with all issues of financial, personnel, payroll, purchasing, reporting and administration of funded awards., 7. Create, design and implement processes and procedures related to grant management and proposal development., 8. Conduct and coordinate research related to needs assessment and background information for proposal development efforts., 9. Advise project directors and principal investigators regarding negotiation of new grants, effective startups and grant management issues., 10. Work with faculty and staff to identify and resolve budget and compliance issues., 11. Serve as a liaison with funding source program and contract officers., 12. Provide guidance for internal and external program audits and reviews., 13. Ensure that grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable and allowable according to agency guidelines., 14. Use appropriate technology and data systems to manage and monitor grants and maintain official records and documents., 15. Attend and participate in professional development opportunities, including those focused on equity-minded practices, inclusive grant management, and culturally responsive community engagement., 16. Anticipates, prevents and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries, conflicts and complaints. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: • Principles of grant writing, grant management, and partnership development., • Practices of grant administration, including funding sources, administrative requirements, cost principles and state and federal regulations., • Budget planning and development, proposal development, assembly and submission., • Principles and practices of financial management., • Principles of public and non-profit administration., • Principles and practices of personnel supervision, training, and performance evaluation., • Correct and accurate English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, • Applicable uses of work processing, spreadsheet and database software packages., • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to grant writing, administration and management. Ability to:, • Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive resource development and grant management program., • Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff., • Participate in the selection and recommendation, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff., • Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for assigned area., • Gather and analyze data and situations and make appropriate decisions., • Prepare and present comprehensive, concise, clear oral and written reports., • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals., • Interpret and apply California Education Code, Title 5, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations as it relates to the position., • Demonstrate professionalism, fairness and honesty in all aspects of the performance of duties., • Provide leadership based on ethics and principles as they relate to resource development and grant functions and operations., • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing., • Five (5) years of grant development and monitoring experience. Preferred Experience:, • Experience in a higher educational setting., • Demonstrated experience in securing, managing, and implementing Strong Workforce Program, Perkins, and other occupational education grants that support CTE program development, expansion, and innovation. Desired Qualifications:, • Two (2) years of experience in higher education setting., • Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, or a combination of relevant experience and demonstrated success, in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing funding opportunities for educational institutions., • Demonstrated ability to guide competitive proposal development, including shaping narratives, drafting logic models, and preparing budget concepts in collaboration with program and finance staff. • A substantial number of years of community college level (10-20 years), • A substantial number of years in the related industry (10-20 years)., • Evidence of experience and skill supervising staff. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employment Requirements The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: • Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate., • Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement), • Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment 5/28/26-6/5/26 1st Level Interviews: 6/8/26-6/19/26 2nd Level Interviews: 6/22/26-6/26/26 Board Date: 8/13/2026 Projected Hire Date: 8/17/2026 You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage. You may cover yourself, spouse or domestic partner and eligible children. Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month following your date of hire. HEALTH CARE Medical Benefits- You may choose between seven medical plans: • Anthem Blue Cross PPO Gold - Copay Only (offered at no cost), • Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Classic HMO (offered at no cost), • Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Premier HMO, • Anthem Blue Cross PPO 100A, • Anthem Blue Cross PPO 90C, • Kaiser Permanente $15 HMO, • Kaiser Permanente $30 HMO Dental Benefits- You may choose between two dental plans:, • DeltaCare USA HMO (offered at no cost), • Delta Dental PPO. Vision Benefits - Vision coverage is provided through EyeMed (offered at no cost) CASH IN LIEU BENEFIT The district offers a taxable $250 monthly stipend to a benefits eligible employee who waives medical coverage under SBCCD's group plan because that employee has other group coverage (e.g., a spouse's plan, parents' plan, or other employer's plan). LIFE INSURANCE Term Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - The district provides a $50,000 basic term life insurance policy and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy. The district pays the full cost of this coverage. Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire. Employees are also provided opportunity to enroll in optional term life and AD&D policies for themselves as well as spouse/domestic partner and children. VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLANS The district partners with American Fidelity to administer the district's voluntary benefit plans which include: • Disability insurance, • Cancer insurance, • Accident insurance RETIREMENT PLANS CalPERS Retirement Plan - The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation. Full-time employees in non-academic positions appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least 50% and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories: Classic or PEPRA. For more information on CalPERS: Classic Membership Retirement Formula Employee Contribution % CalPERS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 55 7% of base bay PEPRA Membership CalPERS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 7% of base pay CalSTRS Retirement Plan - The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on a member's years of service, age and final compensation. Full-time employees appointed to academic positions are automatically enrolled in the CalSTRS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories. Retirement Formula Employee Contribution % CalSTRS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 60 10.25% of base bay CalSTRS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 10.205% of base pay 01 Select the career website you used to find this employment opportunity: • Sbccd.edu, • HigherEdJobs.com, • EdJoin.org, • CCCregistry.org Did you attach the required transcripts? • Yes Which option below best describes your highest level of education? (NOTE: For positions requiring college units/degree, a copy of the transcript must be included as an attachment. The transcript must be legible from an accredited institution and include your name, the institution name and confer date). • Some High School, • High School or G.E.D., • Some College, • Associates Degree, • Bachelors Degree, • Masters Degree, • Doctorate Degree Do you have two (2) years of experience in higher education setting? Please describe your experience using specific dates. 05 Do you have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, or a combination of relevant experience and demonstrated success, in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing funding opportunities for educational institutions? Please describe your experience using specific dates. 06 Please describe your demonstrated ability to guide competitive proposal development, including shaping narratives, drafting logic models, and preparing budget concepts in collaboration with program and finance staff. 07 Please explain your experience working with budgets, appropriation processes, and fiscal/accounting teams to ensure proposals and funded projects are accurate, compliant, and aligned with institutional priorities. 08 I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the District and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the District reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and/or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading. • Yes