Senior Specialist, Workforce Development, Grants Administration

Senior Specialist, Workforce Development, Grants Administration 100% Remote within California, Must reside in California We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Workforce Development, Grants Administration to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. What You’ll Do 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. Act as primary liaison with funders and facilitate funder meetings to ensure strong communication and responsiveness to their needs. Contribute to business development by supporting opportunities to scale relationships. Monitor grantee compliance and fiscal performance. Provide second‑level review of invoices and payment amounts to ensure accuracy, analyze expenditures, and flag issues related to spending, performance, compliance, or data. Provide technical support, training, and guidance documents to grantees and partners. Respond to inquiries with timely follow‑up and exceptional service. Support Specialists in resolving complex or escalated issues. Lead development of grant agreements, in collaboration with FoundationCCC Legal Operations, from template development to final execution. Manage program reporting for assigned projects. Guide grantees on reporting requirements. Analyze project data, track metrics, and collaborate with WDD leadership to elevate impact data to funders and FoundationCCC leadership. Attributes for Success 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. FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote‑first” philosophy, recruiting talent across the state in fully remote positions. Location: Remote (within California). Salary Range: $76,000 – $86,000. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foundation for California Community Colleges