BOOST Program Specialist/Sr. Specialist

Voices for Georgia's Children

. Monitor subgrantee compliance with BOOST grant requirements, including programmatic implementation, fiscal management, reporting, and recordkeeping .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $79,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant compliance monitoring, fiscal management, and programmatic implementation, with strong skills in communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of developing corrective action plans and providing technical assistance to ensure adherence to grant requirements.

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Grant Compliance PrinciplesBudget DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Grant MonitoringFiscal ManagementReport ReviewDocumentation StandardsCompliance Risk IdentificationData ManagementBudget TrackingPerformance EvaluationCorrective Action PlanningTechnical Assistance

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AdministrationYouth DevelopmentEducation SectorCompliance MonitoringStakeholder CollaborationGeorgia ResidencyMetro Atlanta MeetingsSubgrantee RelationshipsJustice-Informed PracticeAdministrative Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor subgrantee compliance with BOOST grant requirements, including programmatic implementation, fiscal management, reporting, and recordkeeping
Conduct administrative reviews of reports, budgets, and supporting documentation for accuracy, allowability, and alignment with approved grant plans
Track reporting deadlines and follow up on timely, complete submissions
Identify compliance risks or deficiencies and develop corrective action plans with subgrantees
Escalate significant compliance concerns to GSAN senior leadership and, as appropriate, GaDOE staff
Provide individualized technical assistance by email, virtual meetings, and in-person support
Respond to subgrantee inquiries in a timely, professional, and solution-oriented manner
Develop targeted guidance, tools, or trainings based on recurring challenges
Support budget development, budget revisions, and expenditure tracking
Review proposed budget changes and financial documentation before approval
Coordinate, conduct, and document subgrantee site visits and track outstanding issues
Collect and manage evaluation and performance data for compliance and continuous quality improvement
Contribute to contract report narratives, grant updates, and monitoring documentation
Build and maintain professional subgrantee relationships balancing support with accountability
Represent the BOOST grants program and GSAN at local, regional, and statewide meetings
Coordinate partner meetings and assist with agenda preparation, facilitation, and notetaking
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, nonprofit/business administration, youth development, or a related field; high quality, relevant experience may substitute for some of the educational requirement
Four years of experience in a nonprofit, education, or youth development setting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
Commitment to collaboration, responsiveness, and justice-informed practice
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and initiative
Working knowledge of grant compliance principles, including allowable costs, documentation standards, reporting requirements, and monitoring protocols
Ability to review programmatic and fiscal reports for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved grant plans
Experience or demonstrated capacity to identify compliance risks and support corrective action in a timely, constructive manner
Strong documentation skills, including maintaining records of monitoring activities, findings, and follow-up actions
Ability to communicate grant requirements and compliance expectations clearly to subgrantees with varying levels of grant experience
Sound judgment in balancing supportive technical assistance with consistent accountability
Comfort escalating compliance concerns appropriately and professionally
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Reliable transportation required
Applicant must be a resident of Georgia and able to attend subgrantee site visits across the state and meetings in the Metro Atlanta area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and STD/LTD insurance
Paid vacation, sick/wellness leave, and holidays
Competitive 401(k) match
Professional development allowance
Technology allowance
Flexible and supportive work culture