Data and Contract Coordinator, SkillSpring

Data and Contract Coordinator, SkillSpring

The SkillSpring Department of The New Jewish Home is looking for a full time Data and Contract Coordinator to join our team!

Overview:

The Data and Contract Coordinator supports SkillSpring operations by managing the data, documentation, and reporting functions necessary to fulfill the requirements of foundation, city, state, and federal grants and contracts. This role ensures accurate financial and programmatic reporting, supports compliance with funder requirements, and maintains systems for tracking grant deliverables and contract expenses. The Coordinator plays a key role in documenting and reconciling all expenses tied to public funding, ensuring that SkillSpring can report clearly and confidently on its use of resources.

Additionally, this position helps monitor program quality and alumni success by using data to track key milestones, identify areas for improvement, and ensure consistent outreach to SkillSpring alumni at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month intervals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of grant- and contract-related expenditures, deliverables, and outcomes for city, state, federal, and philanthropic funders.
• Support internal stakeholders in preparing for audits, monitoring visits, and interim/final reports by compiling required financial and programmatic documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Development, and Program teams to track contract budgets and ensure expenses align with allowable cost categories.
• Enter and manage data in funder-specific platforms (e.g., DYCD Connect, Work-source1, NYC Talent Apprenticeship Accelerator) and internal systems (e.g. CitySpan) to support grant compliance and reporting.
• Analyze and prepare data for funder reports and other communications.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize reporting dashboards to track contract milestones, deliverables, and alumni engagement across multiple funders and cohorts.
• Use data to monitor program outcomes, identify trends, and support continuous quality improvement in real-time.
• Ensure alumni follow-up outreach is conducted at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month intervals by maintaining contact tracking systems and coordinating with program staff.
• Use data to monitor CNA testing outcomes and ensure that participants who do not pass the exam receive support and opportunities to retake it.
• Track graduate employment outcomes and collaborate with program staff to ensure SkillSpring alumni are supported in securing jobs post-graduation.
• Assist in preparing recurring and ad hoc reports for SkillSpring leadership, external funders, and regulatory agencies.
• Support process improvements to streamline data entry, documentation, and contract tracking procedures.
• Help monitor timelines and submission deadlines to ensure compliance with funder and internal requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in grants management, contract compliance, or program data reporting—ideally within a nonprofit, education, or workforce development setting.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex functions; comfort with macros is a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Understanding of relational databases, data structures, data integrity, and reporting principles.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a clear communication style.
• Ability to translate business questions into data requirements and deliver practical insights.
• Collaborative, proactive mindset and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to learn new tools and improve processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, education, certifications, and role scope.
• Benefits: This full-time position is eligible for comprehensive benefits including retirement savings, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and other employee programs.

The New Jewish Home (TNJH) provides a salary range in compliance with New York City's Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. The salary range provided reflects a good-faith estimate of potential base compensation for this position at the time of posting and does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other benefits. It may be adjusted in the future. Actual salaries depend on several factors, including location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget considerations, internal equity, and the specific needs of the organization.

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets