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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for the leadership and administration of the Florida Partnership for Minority and Underrepresented Student Achievement (MUSA) grant. Provides direction and oversight of statewide programs, preparing middle and high school students with equal and equitable opportunities to take full advantage of education opportunities, college access, and completion. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of an Executive Director, Student Achievement looks like:

Participates in and manages all phases of a project. Plans and oversees the preparations and dissemination of project communications.

• Develops short-term and long-term goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations. Manages and provides guidance, direction, and observation of staff you supervise directly and indirectly. This includes but is not limited to conducting performance appraisals, goal setting, career and performance counseling, and identification and evaluation of training and development needs for staff.

• Monitors and ensures the preparation and submission of reports of grant-funded programs to include goals, objectives, outcomes, deliverables, and all other contract terms. Ensures the timeliness, content, and professional quality of grant reporting requirements to the funding agency.

• Formulates, develops, and implements policies and procedures. Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions. Ensures compliance with program and budgetary terms set forth within the grant document. Monitors expenditure and revenue patterns and adjusts the budget as needed.

• Develops and maintains a collaborative partnership with senior leadership of the twenty-eight Florida College System institutions and school districts across Florida. Develops and executes memorandum of understanding and commitment letters with principals at participating schools.

• Oversees the design, development, and implementation of programs for middle and high school teachers, counselors, parents, and students in the region. Evaluates the effectiveness and success of programs after implementation.

• Maintains current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings, and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree

• Six years of related full-time experience with experience in supervision

• Project management experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

• Products and resources available to prepare students for college

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner

• Motivating subordinates to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals

• Strategic thinking including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking results, and making appropriate adjustments to plans based on circumstances and context

Ability to:

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Work in an alternate environment based on program or college need

• Effectively promote programs

• Create a collegial, team-building work environment, motivating staff, and cultivating productive, collaborative relationships with all constituent groups

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Grant management experience

• Experience collaborating and partnering with community stakeholders

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position will close on October 7, 2025 at 11:59pm