--- title: Project Director & Grant Manager at Thomas College description: Thomas College is hiring for the Project Director & Grant Manager role in Waterville, ME. Pays $65K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-title-iii-initiatives-and-project-coordinator-at-thomas-college-01a136d6-c121-7006-b16e-6b0bac78baaa date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Thomas College as Project Director & Grant Manager in Waterville, ME. Pays $65K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/cqdl4r.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Thomas College | | **Location** | Waterville, ME | | **Salary** | $65K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Thomas College. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Thomas College. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $63,000 – $84,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description 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.](https://www.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. *Thomas College is an equal opportunity employer.* *Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.* ## Skills - Project Management - Grant Management ## Benefits - Fitness Centers/Gyms - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Fundraising & Grants jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/fundraising-and-grants?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Grants Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/fundraising-and-grants/grants-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70473 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Waterville, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/waterville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 293 jobs ## Related pages - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70473 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Waterville, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/waterville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 293 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)