Overview

Help shape the future of Career & Technical Education while supporting student success and workforce development. We are seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Perkins Support Coordinator to lead the administrative, operational, and compliance functions associated with the College's Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that grant-funded initiatives are effectively managed, compliant, and aligned with institutional priorities to enhance students' educational and career opportunities. If you thrive in a role that combines project coordination, grant administration, stakeholder engagement, data management, and strategic impact, we invite you to apply. Why This Role Matters As the Perkins Support Coordinator, you will help maximize the impact of federal grant resources that strengthen Career and Technical Education programs, expand student access to high-quality learning experiences, and support pathways to meaningful employment and continued education. Your work will directly contribute to student achievement, workforce readiness, and community success. What You'll Do Grant Administration & Compliance Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the College's annual Perkins Plan.Ensure Perkins-funded activities, purchases, and services align with approved plans, grant requirements, and regulatory expectations.Maintain accurate grant documentation and monitor compliance timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.Prepare materials for audits, monitoring visits, program reviews, and grant reporting activities.Collaborate with departments across the College to support responsible stewardship of Perkins funds. Budget & Fiscal Coordination Track grant expenditures and encumbrances.Process purchase requests and maintain documentation for grant-funded purchases and activities.Assist with budget reconciliation and expenditure reporting.Partner with Business Services to ensure accurate fiscal administration and accountability. Data Collection & Reporting Collect, validate, and maintain program, performance, and student outcome data.Manage grant records, databases, and compliance documentation.Prepare reports and summaries that support planning, accountability, and continuous improvement. Program & Partnership Coordination Coordinate Perkins-funded projects, events, meetings, and special initiatives.Serve as a liaison among faculty, administrators, workforce partners, secondary schools, and community organizations.Support career pathway development, work-based learning opportunities, and student support initiatives.Assist with advisory committee engagement and employer partnerships. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Career and Technical Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Psychology, English, or a related field.Experience coordinating programs, projects, or grants in an educational, workforce development, or public-sector environment.Experience working with Career and Technical Education programs. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field.Experience with Perkins V, ICCB, or ISBE Career and Technical Education funding and accountability requirements.Community college teaching and/or administrative experience.Experience supporting grant-funded programs and activities.Background interpreting and applying grant compliance requirements, accountability measures, or funding guidance. The Ideal Candidate You are: Highly organized and skilled at managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to compliance and accountability.Comfortable working with budgets, data, reports, and documentation.An effective communicator who can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.Adaptable, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.A servant leader who values collaboration, integr