Workforce Grant Project Manager

Eastern Florida State College; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE in Melbourne, FL, seeks a Workforce Grant Project Manager on the Melbourne Campus. The role oversees state, federal, and private workforce grants, ensuring compliance and effective program delivery.

The position is full-time with benefits, located on campus in Melbourne. The candidate will manage budgets, reporting, and design improvements, collaborating with industry partners to advance in-demand career pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience managing grants, programs, or projects (workforce or education sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of grant compliance, reporting requirements, and budget management.
• Demonstrated experience with federal or state-funded workforce programs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee state, federal, and privately funded workforce grants and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Support workforce-aligned training programs and strengthen industry partnerships.
• Coordinate design, budgeting, reporting, and continuous improvement aligned with FLDOE priorities.

Skills

Grant management

Budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Florida driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Office Of Human Resources

Position Title Workforce Grant Project Manager - Career & Technical Education, Melbourne

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Workforce Grant Project Manager on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

Salary & Benefit

The annual salary is $45,000. This position is externally funded. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Position Concept

The Workforce Grant Project Manager is responsible for the oversight of state, federal, and privately funded workforce grants. This position ensures compliance with funding requirements, supports workforce-aligned training programs, strengthens partnerships with industry, and advances student success in high-demand career pathways. The manager serves as the central coordinator for workforce-related grant initiatives, including supporting program design, budgeting, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with regional workforce needs and Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (Master's degree preferred).
• 3-5+ years of experience managing grants, programs, or projects (workforce or education sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of grant compliance, reporting requirements, and budget management.
• Demonstrated experience with federal or state-funded workforce programs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator's license required.
• A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum Physical Qualifications

• Office environment within a college setting with occasional travel for meetings, site visits, or conferences.
• require evening or weekend hours to support program activities or community engagement.

Notes

Applications will be accepted from September 17, 2026, through October 5, 2026; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age,race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Accreditation Statement: Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees, as well as specialized certificate programs. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOC's website.