Director of Title III

North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University

Posted on Jun 30, 2026
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Director of Title III

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For priority consideration, please apply by July 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Posting Details

Position Information
Position/Classification Title Director of Title III
Working Title Director of Title III
Position Number 812924
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track No
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category Professionals
SOC Code 11-1021 - General and Operations Managers
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
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Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Community Service Leave
  • NC State – Health Benefits
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 11-12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount and more.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Title III Program (Title III) at North Carolina Central University reports to the Office of the Provost. The office manages all Title III funding awarded to the University from the US Department of Education. This includes providing programmatic and fiscal oversight of the many activities supported by this federal funding. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with proposal applications and budget preparation
  • Providing training to activity coordinators and staff
  • Ensuring the University maintains compliance with all federal and state regulations
  • Determining if budget requests are allowable, allocable and reasonable
  • Monitoring and approving expenditures according to Federal and University rules and regulations
  • Preparing and submitting interim and annual performance reports
Primary Purpose of Position
The Director of Title III Programs provides visionary leadership, strategic management, and absolute administrative and fiscal oversight for all Title III grants awarded to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) by the U.S. Department of Education. Authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title III funding is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity, academic quality, student success outcomes, and fiscal stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The Director ensures that all funded “Activities” align seamlessly with NCCU’s Strategic Priorities and directly support the university’s efforts to meet key performance metrics mandated by the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Performance Agreement. This role guides multi-million-dollar institutional investments, driving student support initiatives from the undergraduate level to specialized professional divisions, such as the NCCU School of Law. By fostering closer collaboration with external institutional partners and internal campus divisions, the Director maximizes the sustainable impact of federal funding on student achievement and institutional growth. The Director serves as the primary liaison between the University, the UNC System Office, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Highly advanced skills in budget forecasting and fiscal reconciliation of federally restricted funds.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the technical ability to translate intricate federal regulations for diverse faculty and staff.
  • Strong capabilities in utilizing data enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Chrome River, G5/G6 Department of Education portals).
  • Proven collaborative leadership skills necessary to bridge academic affairs, student affairs, and fiscal administration units.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience managing complex federal grants (preferably Title III or similar Department of Education programs) within a higher education setting.
  • Expert understanding of EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations) and 2 CFR 200 fiscal compliance mandates.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Terminal Degree: Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. from an accredited institution.
  • HBCU Leadership: Demonstrated track record managing federal or state institutional programs specifically within a Historically Black College or University context.
  • System Experience: Prior familiarity working with the North Carolina standard accounting systems and the University of North Carolina (UNC) system infrastructure.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Pre-Employment Requirement
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
  • Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
  • Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
  • North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Work Location Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function Grant Administration & Strategic Alignment
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
  • Strategic Oversight: Plan, implement, and direct all aspects of the University’s Title III Parts B and F portfolios to advance NCCU’s operational and academic capacity.
  • Metric Enhancement: Align Title III project allocations with current UNC System performance metrics, specifically targeting improvement in four-year graduation rates, average earned credits, undergraduate degree efficiency, research expenditures, and decreasing student debt.
  • Proposal Development: Coordinate the comprehensive planning process for five-year institutional grant cycles, including the development of new Phase applications, objectives, and narratives.
  • Activity Supervision: Train, advise, and monitor individual Title III Activity Directors across campus to ensure project benchmarks and performance indicators are reached on schedule.
Function Institutional Collaboration & Faculty Development
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
  • Cross-Divisional Partnerships: Cultivate closer collaboration with internal institutional partners—including Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs—to build integrated pipelines that improve student retention and academic support.
  • Faculty Training Infrastructure: Partner with the Office of Faculty Development to design and deliver professional development programs focused on high-impact teaching practices, tech-infused pedagogy, and grant compliance for faculty principal investigators.
  • Academic Support Synergy: Work directly with the Student Access and Success Programs (SASP) and the NCCU Libraries to optimize resource allocation, ensuring federal funds directly enhance tutoring, mentoring, and academic advising infrastructures.
  • Pre-Award Coordination: Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs to transition successful Title III interventions into permanent, institutionalized frameworks or springboard them into wider external grant applications.
Function Fiscal Management & Compliance
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
  • Budget Accountability: Maintain absolute oversight of the Title III budget registry, verifying that all expenditures are strictly allowable, allocable, and reasonable under Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and State of North Carolina rules.
  • Expenditure Approval: Review and authorize major purchase requisitions, personnel actions, and external contracts originating from funded campus activities.
  • Risk Mitigation: Work in tandem with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and the Office of the State Auditor to prepare for, and respond to, all internal and external fiscal audits.
  • Personnel Monitoring: Supervise the internal Title III team, ensuring precise tracking of all Title III-funded student workers, staff, and faculty releases.
Function Data Evaluation, Assessment, & Reporting
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
  • Performance Reporting: Author and submit the comprehensive Title III Annual Performance Reports (APR) and mid-year progress briefings required by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Impact Tracking: Partner with the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness to measure programmatic impacts on core retention, completion, and student progression metrics.
  • Campus Engagement: Maintain transparent communication loops across campus using platforms like myEOL to manage internal submission portals, share performance progress data, and publish program regulations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA03533P
Open Date 06/29/2026
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants
For priority consideration, please apply by July 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Writing Sample
  2. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
  3. DD-214 (Veterans Only)
  4. List of References
  5. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
  6. Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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