Senior Specialist, Workforce Development, Grants Administration

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Job Overview

Location

California Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) Workforce Development Department (WDD) aims to ensure that all learners in California obtain the knowledge, skills, experiences, and networks needed to connect with meaningful work, expand career options, and increase economic and social mobility.
• The Senior Specialist will play a critical role in our WDD grants administration projects, which bring federal and state funding to grantees on behalf of partner agencies.
• The Senior Specialist will serve in a lead capacity and be responsible for high-level grants administration, process development and continuous improvement, external relationship management, data analysis for program improvement, and technical assistance.
• The Senior Specialist will act as primary liaison with funders and facilitate funder meetings to ensure strong communication and responsiveness to their needs.
• The Senior Specialist will monitor grantee compliance and fiscal performance.
• The Senior Specialist will provide technical support, training, and guidance documents to grantees and partners.
• The Senior Specialist will lead development of grant agreements, in collaboration with FoundationCCC Legal Operations, from template development to final execution.
• The Senior Specialist will manage program reporting for assigned projects.

🎯 Requirements

• Relevant BA/BS degree; hiring team will consider an equivalent combination of relevant or similar education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) + years of related work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) + years of experience in an education or nonprofit environment preferred.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, required.
• Experience with customer relationship management software (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics) and project management software (e.g., Asana) is highly desired.

🏖️ Benefits

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

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Foundation for California Community Colleges

Foundation for California Community Colleges is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. It raises and manages philanthropic funds, provides systemwide technology services, professional development, and student support programs. Established in 1998, the organization partners with colleges, foundations, corporations, and government agencies to improve access, success, and equity across 116 colleges serving 2.1 million students. It operates initiatives in financial aid, workforce development, data analytics, and digital infrastructure while ensuring compliance, fiscal accountability, and strategic alignment with the state’s educational master plan.

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