Participant Support Administrator

Laisar Management Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Laisar Management Group in Washington, DC is a program-focused firm connecting District residents to construction careers by managing participant support funds and related stipends, transportation, and licensing fees.

You will ensure eligibility and maintain audit-ready records while processing disbursements on a weekly or bi-weekly cadence, reporting to clients and partners with accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Three or more years administering participant funds or comparable disbursement programs.
• Experience maintaining audit-ready financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with eligibility documentation.
• Discretion and sound judgment handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Administer participant funds including training scholarships, transportation assistance, tools, uniforms, equipment and licensing fees, training stipends, childcare assistance, emergency assistance, and paid work experience.
• Verify participant eligibility and maintain supporting documentation for every disbursement.
• Process disbursements on a schedule frequent enough to support retention — weekly or bi-weekly where circumstances require it.
• Maintain a complete audit trail and reconcile fund balances.
• Produce disbursement reporting for the client and program partners.
• Identify recurring barriers from disbursement patterns and flag them to program leadership.
• Coordinate with case managers on individual participant needs.

Skills

Disbursement admin

Audit-ready records

Attention to detail

Discretion and judgment

Job description

About Laisar Management Group

For over a decade, Laisar has partnered with clients to craft and implement programs that bring transformative sustainability and socio-economic benefits to the communities they serve. As economic inclusion becomes increasingly vital, we’re dedicated to helping companies grasp its profound impact on their operations and the local economies they influence. Across industries, organizations rely on us to drive alignment and accountability in the supply chain, unlocking opportunities for underserved, diverse, small and local businesses. Through our collaborative approach, we empower clients to build vibrant, resilient communities and forge a more equitable future for all.

Overview

Laisar Management Group builds and operates hiring pipelines on large construction and infrastructure programs. We connect residents to careers in the building trades by working alongside training providers, apprenticeship sponsors, community organizations, and the contractors doing the hiring. Our teams have supported major transportation and infrastructure programs across the region, including work with general contractors on projects governed by project labor agreements and local hiring commitments.

About the Program

This position supports a major development in Washington, DC. The program is designed to connect District residents — with priority for Ward 7 and Ward 8 — to construction employment and long-term careers in the building trades.

The Role

Getting someone a job is not the same as keeping them in it. This role administers the support funds that remove the barriers standing between a District resident and a paycheck — the work boots, the bus pass, the childcare, the licensing fee, the emergency that would otherwise end a career before it starts. You will move money quickly and account for every dollar of it.

What You Will Do

• Administer participant support funds including training scholarships, transportation assistance, tools, uniforms, equipment and licensing fees, training stipends, childcare assistance, emergency assistance, and paid work experience
• Verify participant eligibility and maintain supporting documentation for every disbursement
• Process disbursements on a schedule frequent enough to support retention — weekly or bi-weekly where circumstances require it
• Maintain a complete audit trail and reconcile fund balances
• Produce disbursement reporting for the client and program partners
• Identify recurring barriers from disbursement patterns and flag them to program leadership
• Coordinate with case managers on individual participant needs

What You Need

• Three or more years administering participant support funds, grants, benefits, or comparable disbursement programs
• Demonstrated experience maintaining audit-ready financial records
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with eligibility documentation
• Discretion and sound judgment handling sensitive personal and financial information

What Helps

• Experience with workforce program support funds or WIOA supportive services
• Familiarity with nonprofit or publicly funded grant administration
• Experience working directly with participants facing financial hardship

Residency Requirement

District of Columbia residency is required. This program exists to create employment for DC residents, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Applicants must reside in the District at the time of hire and maintain DC residency throughout employment. Residents of Ward 7 and Ward 8 are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Laisar Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, credit information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by the DC Human Rights Act or federal law. Consistent with the DC Fair Criminal Record Screening Act, we do not inquire into criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment. We encourage applications from justice-impacted individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process on request.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated start dates are subject to the program schedule. We will explain our hiring process and timeline to candidates who express interest.

Compensation:

$65,000 – $82,000