Director of Grants, Workforce Programs & Compliance

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC seeks a Director of Grants, Workforce Programs & Compliance to lead its grant portfolio and workforce initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, development of funding proposals, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position reports to senior leadership, coordinates with Finance and program staff, and drives performance, sustainability, and impact across federal, state, and local funding programs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing grant-funded programs and budgets.
• Experience with WIOA and federal/state grant administration preferred.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of workforce development programs and grant-funded initiatives.
• Identify funding opportunities; lead grant research, proposal development, submission, implementation, renewals, reporting and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with grant regulations, contracts, performance measures, reporting deadlines, and audits.
• Serve as primary contact for grant monitoring, compliance reviews, audits and funder inquiries.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies and internal controls to support grant compliance and risk management.
• Oversee grant budgets, expenditures and fiscal performance with Finance and leadership.
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, placement and deliverables; address performance gaps.
• Analyze data to prepare reports and dashboards for leadership, funders and boards.
• Build relationships with workforce boards, agencies, employers and community partners.
• Provide guidance to staff on grant administration, compliance and reporting.
• Represent the organization at workforce development meetings and funding discussions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, Workforce Development, or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC seeks a Director of Grants, Workforce Programs & Compliance to lead its grant portfolio and workforce initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, development of funding proposals, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position reports to senior leadership, coordinates with Finance and program staff, and drives performance, sustainability, and impact across federal, state, and local funding programs.