E2G Program Specialist

LED FastStart • Thibodaux, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The E2G Program Specialist will coordinate the Admin Prep Academy module schedule and faculty assignments, oversee participant support services including ESL/LEP wrap-around services and required accommodations, and maintain eligibility documentation and compliance files for E2G-eligible firms. This role also involves supporting participant data collection, follow-ups, and data quality monitoring, serving as the Program Manager's designee, assisting with reporting and partner coordination, and participating in program and college events. The specialist will uphold a respectful, inclusive, and professional environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating programs, grant-funded projects, or workforce/training operations.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills with keen attention to compliance detail.
• Proficiency with standard office and data-entry tools; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain federal compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with federal grant compliance and reporting (e.g., 2 CFR Part 200, SBA award terms).
• Experience supporting workforce development, small business, or economic development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Admin Prep Academy module schedule and faculty assignments across the rolling monthly calendar in partnership with the Program Manager.
• Oversee participant support services, including ESL/LEP wrap-around services (via WorkReadyU) and required accommodations.
• Maintain eligibility documentation and compliance files for each E2G-eligible firm (self-certifications, HUBZone map checks, Dynamic Small Business Search records, and related documentation).
• Support participant data collection, six- and twelve-month follow-ups, and data quality monitoring in coordination with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
• Serve as the Program Manager's designee to ensure continuity of operations during absences and at outreach/intake events.
• Assist with quarterly performance reporting, partner coordination, and recordkeeping consistent with 2 CFR Part 200.
• Participate in program and college events, meetings, professional development, and committee service as needed.
• Uphold a respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for participants, partners, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level