SIP FLIGHT Grant Specialist - South Florida State College

South Florida State College; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida State College is seeking a full-time, grant-funded coordinator to support the Strengthening Institutions Program (FLIGHT). The role travels within the Tri-County service area and coordinates project management, reporting, and compliance activities.

You will work with SFSC and UF personnel to plan, monitor progress toward milestones, manage budgets, and maintain documentation and dashboards to demonstrate outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in education or a business-related field.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to travel within Tri-County service area; proficiency with computers and office software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project coordinator for grant implementation and project management support across all FLIGHT Systems.
• Collaborate with SFSC and UF project personnel to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate FLIGHT project initiatives.
• Monitor, develop, submit and maintain grant materials, reports, or deliverables for the project.
• Coordinate grant administration compliance, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation activities toward program milestones.
• Monitor progress toward milestones and prepare required reports and records.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

South Florida State College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district.

SFSC is proud to be tobacco-free.

Job Description:

Full-time, year-round, grant-funded* position responsible for the implementation, performance monitoring, compliance documentation oversight, meeting and project management support of the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Florida Learning, Innovation, and Growth for a High-Skilled Talent Pipeline (FLIGHT) grant. Position travels within the Tri-County service locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary project coordinator for grant implementation and project management support across all FLIGHT Systems.
• Collaborates with all SFSC and University of Florida project personnel to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate the FLIGHT project initiatives under the conditions of the grant.
• Monitors, develops, submits and maintains grant materials, reports, or deliverables for the project.
• Monitors implementation for alignment with grant requirements.
• Coordinates grant administration compliance, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation activities toward program milestones.
• Coordinates grant budget management and fiscal oversight with Business Office, monitors expenditures, and maintains supporting financial documentation.
• Monitors progress toward milestones and prepares required reports and records.
• Coordinates performance data collection, maintains dashboards, and organizes documentation needed to assess progress toward grant objectives.
• Participates in meetings and/or trainings of FLIGHT projects including scheduling, agenda preparation, documentation of decisions, and follow-up on assigned action items.
• Performs research and gathers technical data to improve the FLIGHT project.
• Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
• Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*The continuation of this position is contingent upon continued grant funding through September 30, 2031

Requirements:

Educational:Minimum of an associate degree from an institutionally accredited organization required.

Experiential:Minimum of three (3) years of experience in education or a business-related field required.

Other:Customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills required. Valid driver's license or ability to travel within Tri-County service area required. Proficiency with computers and office-related software required. Prior experience in post-secondary education preferred.

Additional Information:

Classification:Professional Level I

Reports To:Vice President for Student Services

Posting Date: October 19, 2026

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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