[Remote] Specialist, Workforce Development, Grants Administration, North Far North

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foundation for California Community Colleges is dedicated to enhancing the California Community Colleges system. The Specialist, Workforce Development will focus on grants administration projects, supporting funding execution, contract oversight, and performance monitoring to promote economic and social mobility in California.ResponsibilitiesProvides oversight of assigned awardees and projects, which may include negotiating contract scopes and budgets, reviewing invoices, monitoring fiscal and program compliance and performance, and providing one-on-support for awardeesLeads program reporting and award management activities for assigned awardees and projects, including providing guidance to awardees, reviewing reports, summarizing data, and ensuring alignment with related guidance and regulationsTracks project/award specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), business development relationships, and may develop and coordinate funding application processes in collaboration with Senior SpecialistSkillsStrong project management skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and deliver quality products within agreed upon timeframes, with limited supervisionAbility to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex topics to a variety of internal and external audiences, in a variety of formats (e.g. toolkits, reports, graphic displays, presentations)Experience with Excel requiredExperience with grants administration from a funder's perspectiveFamiliarity with state and federal fundingWillingness to engage in constructive discussion (including disagreement) and keep a good sense of humorA customer service mindsetPossession of a valid California Driver's License, good driving record, automobile insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle is requiredExperience with the California Community College system and/or Workforce Development preferredExperience with project and client management software (e.g., Asana, Salesforce) preferredBenefitsCompetitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offeringsCalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plansCarrot reproductive health and fertility supportTuition reimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerCompany OverviewFoundation for California Community Colleges is built to benefit and enhance the missions of the California Community College system. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://foundationccc.org/.