CREATE250 Project Director

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The Project Director provides leadership for CREATE250: Expanding the Civic Promise for All, a federally funded, statewide initiative led by Ball State University's Center for Economic & Civic Learning (CECL). This position is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, fiscal coordination, reporting, compliance, partnerships, and program delivery across Indiana's Title I schools.

The Project Director serves as the project's central administrator and is accountable for ensuring faithful implementation of the federal grant, adherence to U.S. Department of Education requirements, and alignment with Ball State University policies and procedures. The role works in consultation with the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, academic leadership, school districts, and statewide partners to ensure successful implementation of program activities. The Project Director is responsible for the stewardship of federal funds and achievement of grant outcomes.

This role is responsible for the supervision of graduate assistants, undergraduate employees, and temporary project staff.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, implement, supervise and manage the overall project activities in coordination with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI).

2. Lead daily operations for CREATE250 regarding the development and coordination of professional development programs, statewide events, and national field experiences.

3. Manage grant implementation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional requirements.

4. Oversee budget coordination in collaboration with Sponsored Projects Administration and departmental staff.

5. Collect, analyze, and oversee the development of required reports, ensuring compliance with the U.S. Department of Education guidelines, and the timely submission of financial, narrative, and performance reports.

6. Coordinate teacher recruitment, onboarding, and support across participating districts.

7. Lead outreach and communication efforts with educational, civic, and professional partners across Indiana, including the development and dissemination of a monthly newsletter, design and coordination of professional development communications, and creation of promotional materials to engage stakeholders.

8. Serve as primary liaison to school districts, statewide partners, and community organizations.

9. Analyze data collection, project evaluation, and report on outcomes and benchmarks.

10. Organize professional development seminars, summer institutes, and Communities of Practice.

11. Manage project logistics, including tracking, scheduling, communication/outreach efforts, and documentation.

12. Collaborate with faculty content leads and teacher leaders regarding curriculum development and instructional design.

13. Maintain project records and prepare for audits, site visits, and report reviews.

14. Assign and review work, orient and train graduate assistants and temporary staff, make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, discipline, performance appraisal and training.

15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accreditation institution in Education, Behavioral and/or Social Science, or a related field.
• Two years of successful supervision, fiscal, and project management experience.
• Experience in the development and management of student success programs.
• Experience with the implementation of a grant-funded project.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to form collaborative relationships.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Teaching experience.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dr. David J. Roof djroof@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting application documents. Only complete applications submitted through Workday, which include the required application documents listed below, will be considered.Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

The option to upload your transcript is available, but is not required at the time of application. Original, official transcripts from the issuing institution reflecting the hightest related earned degree is required at the time of hire (even if your degree is obtained at Ball State University).

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon the continuation of external funding.

A pre-employment background screening is required.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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