What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIP FLIGHT Grant Specialist - South Florida State College position at South Florida State College?
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
Job 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
Starting Annual Salary: $50,000
Application deadline: November 4, 2026
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
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South Florida State College
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Salary : $50,000