Program Liaison Specialist

AMIkids•Town "n" Country, FL

About The Position

The Program Liaison Specialist coordinates and manages assigned projects, contracts, and program activities to ensure financial, operational, and compliance requirements are met. This role is responsible for project budgeting and expense management, monitoring performance and contract deliverables, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring timely reporting and documentation. The specialist serves as a key point of contact among internal staff, funding agencies, partners, and stakeholders, providing project administration and support to advance organizational initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business or related field of study.
Two (2) years’ experience in related field (i.e.: Audit/Finance oversight and/or administration, compliance and risk, non-profit administration).
Administrative experience in a workforce development setting.
Prior project management experience.
Experience in exercising discretion and independent judgement.
Effective Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation skills).
Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Administrative experience in a workforce development setting is a plus.
Prior project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage project budgets, expenditures, and administrative processes in accordance with contract requirements, approved budgets, applicable regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
Receive and process invoices, vendor set-up/updates, track and process donations, deposits and DCRL, support leader with financial narratives, business license renewals and tax renewals.
Develop, organize, implement, and maintain project plans, strategies, schedules, timelines, and work assignments to ensure project objectives, deliverables, and deadlines are achieved in a timely and efficient manner.
Monitor project performance and implementation activities; evaluate progress against established goals, contract requirements, and compliance standards; and recommend or implement modifications to strategies and processes as needed.
Ensure compliance with applicable contract terms, funding requirements, audit findings, regulations, policies, and procedures, and support corrective actions, when necessary.
Prepare, maintain, and submit monthly reports and other required documentation for programs, AMIkids, DJJ, funders, and other designated stakeholders.
Organize, coordinate, lead, attend, and participate in project-related meetings with staff, partners, contractors, and stakeholders.
Document meeting outcomes, track action items, and follow up with appropriate parties to ensure completion of project commitments and deliverables.
Compose, review, and proofread project-related correspondence and develop high-quality reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other program materials.
Support internal and external audits.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across multiple locations or states to support organizational and project goals.
Travel is required to support project activities, meetings, monitoring, training, and other work-related responsibilities.
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.