Director of Title III Initiatives & Project Coordinator in Waterville, Maine at Thomas College

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information visit Thomas.edu.

Thomas College seeks a highly organized and collaborative professional to lead implementation of a five-year U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program initiative focused on artificial intelligence, curriculum transformation, faculty development, and applied-learning infrastructure.

This position is grant funded and subject to continued federal Title III funding.

Reporting to the Provost, the Director will manage the project’s day-to-day implementation, coordinate Activity Directors and project personnel, maintain the master work plan and budget, monitor federal compliance, oversee documentation and reporting, coordinate evaluation activities, and serve as the primary operational liaison with the U.S. Department of Education.

Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience in higher education, grant administration, sponsored programs, or complex project management. Federal grant experience and a master’s degree are preferred.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.