Specialist, Workforce Development – Grants Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Concentrate on WDD grants administration initiatives

• Assist in the implementation of contracts with grantees

• Ensure the proper allocation of funds

• Offer guidance to grantees

• Evaluate and approve invoices from grantees

• Conduct report analysis

• Document lessons learned and achievements

• Oversee assigned grantees and projects

• Direct program reporting and award management functions

• Monitor project/award-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong project management abilities

• Background in the California Community College system and/or Workforce Development is preferred

• Capability to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex subjects to diverse internal and external stakeholders

• Familiarity with project and client management software (e.g., Asana, Salesforce) is preferred

• Proficiency in Excel is required

• Experience in grants administration from the perspective of a funder

• Understanding of state and federal funding

• Openness to engaging in constructive discussions

• A customer service-oriented mindset

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a clean driving record, automobile insurance, and a dependable personal vehicle

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness programs

• Participation in the CalPERS retirement program

• Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans

• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support

• Tuition reimbursement

• Designated employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness