Program Director, Talent Search Alice (Grant-funded) Print Apply  Program Director, Talent Search Alice (Grant-funded) Salary $50,100.00 - $53,000.00 Annually Location Alice Job Type Professional Division GRNTS Department Grant Opening Date 09/10/2026 Closing Date 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Essential Functions •This position is contingent upon yearly funding•The Project Director provides overall leadership, supervision, management, and accountability for Coastal Bend College's federally funded TRIO Talent Search Program. The Director ensures full compliance with federal regulations, achievement of approved performance objectives, and effective stewardship of grant resources. The Project Director plans, implements, supervises, evaluates, and continuously improves program activities designed to help eligible participants complete secondary education, enroll in postsecondary education, and learn about career and workforce pathways. The Director supervises Talent Search employees and part-time personnel and works closely with target schools, students, families, colleges, universities, employers, and community organizations. Job Duties and Responsibilities Plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate all Talent Search services, activities, and annual program operations. Ensure the program serves the required number of eligible participants and meets objectives related to persistence, graduation, rigorous course completion, and postsecondary enrollment. Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate program employees, student workers, tutors, mentors, and part-time personnel. Develop and implement participant recruitment, eligibility determination, service delivery, and retention procedures consistent with federal requirements. Oversee academic advising, career exploration, financial literacy, financial aid assistance, college preparation, tutoring, mentoring, college visits, and workforce and apprenticeship search. Ensure services address the needs of low-income, first-generation, rural, and historically underrepresented students. Develop the annual operational calendar, program curriculum, outreach plan, and strategic initiatives. Administer and reconcile the grant budget in compliance with the approved proposal, 2 CFR Part 200, federal regulations, and College policies. Maintain accurate participant records and ensure timely entry, verification, confidentiality, and reporting of program data. Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, identify gaps, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Prepare and submit the Annual Performance Report and other required federal, institutional, financial, and programmatic reports. Maintain documentation required for audits, evaluations, continuation applications, and federal monitoring visits. Establish partnerships with K-12 schools, colleges, universities, employers, workforce organizations, and community partners to support college access and career pathways. Incorporate current workforce trends and regional career opportunities into participant advising and program activities. Represent the program at college, community, state, regional, and national meetings, conferences, and professional-development activities. Travel to assigned target schools, College locations, community events, and partner organizations as required. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College's mission and the objectives of the TRIO Talent Search Program. Utilize various computer programs such as Blumens, Word, PowerPoint, etc. Operate multimedia equipment. Attend professional development and training activities related to the assigned TRIO project. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or a related field. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience managing educational access, student success, TRIO, or federally funded programs. Demonstrated experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and leading strategic initiatives. Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or a related field. Experience preparing and submitting the U.S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report. Knowledge of federal TRIO regulations, Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR Part 200, and federal grant-reporting requirements. Experience developing partnerships with rural school districts, postsecondary institutions, employers, workforce organizations, and community-based organizations. Personal experience overcoming educational, economic, cultural, geographic, or other barriers similar to those experienced by the program's target population. Experience with federal grant administration, program compliance, performance reporting, and fiscal management.

Supplemental Information Other Duties:

Participate in state, regional, and other training opportunities.

Travel Requirements:

Frequent local travel is required to assigned target schools, Coastal Bend College locations, community events, and partner organizations. Occasional overnight travel may be required for conferences, meetings, and student trips. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation. Physical and Working ConditionsThe position operates in office, school, classroom, community, and event environments. Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing, regular use of a computer, transportation of program materials, and supervision of students during travel and off-campus activities. Work hours may include evening and weekend events. Our college provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. A position at CBC includes attractive paid vacation, sick and personal time, and employer-paid health insurance (for employee) through BCBS, among many other great, cost-effective PPO benefit options and retirement plans. 01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree 02 Do you currently have a valid Driver's License? Yes No 03 Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing educational access, student success, TRIO, or federally funded programs? Yes No 04 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree N/A 05 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or a related field? Yes No Required Question Employer Coastal Bend College (TX) Address 3800 Charco Rd Beeville, Texas, 78102 Phone 361-354-2210 Website https://www.coastalbend.edu Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.