Specialist, Workforce Development – Grants Administration

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Specialist leading grants administration for workforce development projects in California Community Colleges. Supporting execution of contracts, oversight of awardees, and tracking performance indicators.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on WDD grants administration projects
Support the execution of contracts with awardees
Ensure appropriate use of funds
Provide guidance to awardees
Review and approve awardee invoices
Perform report analysis
Capture lessons and successes
Provide oversight of assigned awardees and projects
Lead program reporting and award management activities
Track project/award specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong project management skills
Experience with the California Community College system and/or Workforce Development preferred
Ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex topics to a variety of internal and external audiences
Experience with project and client management software (e.g., Asana, Salesforce) preferred
Experience with Excel required
Experience with grants administration from a funder's perspective
Familiarity with state and federal funding
Willingness to engage in constructive discussion
A customer service mindset
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, good driving record, automobile insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program
Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgrants administrationreport analysisKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)researchanalysissynthesiscommunicationExcel

Soft Skills

customer service mindsetconstructive discussionguidanceoversight

Certifications

California Driver’s License