Hybrid Education Funding Specialist, K-12 (CA)

Uno; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking an Education Funding Specialist in a hybrid role based in California (Los Angeles, Sacramento, Riverside, or San Diego).

You will support school districts in securing funding through the State School Facilities Program, coordinating with CDE, OPSC, and district staff to move projects forward.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within California for day trips or overnight stays.
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support in reviewing California school construction and modernization projects to maximize funding opportunities.
• Communicate with government agency staff to determine project statuses.
• Manage correspondence with internal staff and external clients.
• Assist in preparing presentations and staff reports for district staff and School Board.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Job description

# Hybrid Education Funding Specialist, K-12 (CA)DLR Group Website · Riverside, California · Posted TodayFull-Time Apply Now Share:## About this roleDLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.EducationWe have an opening for an Education Funding Specialist on our Education Funding Services (EFS) team. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:Los AngelesSacramentoRiversideSan DiegoPosition SummaryAs an Education Funding Specialist, you will support California school districts in determining eligibility for funding in the State School Facilities Program. Acting as a liaison with the California Department of Education (CDE), the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC), and other governmental agencies, you will ensure effective communication and project management on behalf of our school district clients.What You Will DoSupport the Education Funding Specialist team in reviewing California school construction and modernization projects to maximize funding opportunities.Communicate with government agency staff to determine project statuses.Manage correspondence and phone communications with internal staff and external clients.Collaborate with architectural project staff and district representatives.File necessary paperwork with appropriate agencies.Oversee specific program activities and projects daily.Consult with city and county planning departments and utility companies to obtain dwelling unit information and fees for state forms.Assist in developing and expediting schedules for project reviews by the CDE and OPSC.Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting progress.Assist in preparing presentations and staff reports for district staff and the School Board as needed.Independently perform complex administrative work, compiling records, logs, and reports related to funding programs and specific projects.Maintain organized filing systems and ensure document accuracy through proofreading and editing.Required Qualifications4+ years of experience reviewing California school construction and modernization projects to maximize funding opportunitiesBachelor’s degree in planning, political science, communications, or a related field preferred but not requiredExcellent organizational and planning abilities, with the capacity to work effectively and efficientlyProficiency in analyzing and interpreting technical documentationStrong oral and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with staff, employees, state agencies and school districtsAbility to represent the firm professionally in all interactionsWillingness to travel within California for day trips or overnight staysEagerness to learn and growMust be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorshipPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe ProOur comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:Pay Range$70,000 - $90,000 USDDLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.