Workforce Strategy & Compliance Coordinator - Career Services

Join Our Team as a Workforce Strategy and Compliance Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting and delivering employment services to the community, and making a real difference in individuals lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Workforce Strategy and Compliance Coordinator in our Career Services program!

Wage: $70,000/annually 
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 9AM-4:45PM
Location: 50 Clinton in Hempstead, NY

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Workforce Strategy and Compliance Coordinator leads system-wide planning, funding development, regulatory compliance, and performance oversight for workforce programs. This role ensures alignment with federal, state, and local requirements (including WIOA), while driving strategic initiatives, partnerships, and continuous improvement across the workforce system.

What are the key Responsibilities:

• Lead grant development, including researching opportunities, writing proposals, managing budgets, and ensuring performance outcomes.
• Oversee procurement and contracting processes, including RFP development, vendor selection, and contract compliance.
• Develop and manage local and regional workforce plans in coordination with partners and state guidance.
• Collaborate with fiscal staff to develop budgets and monitor expenditures for compliance.
• Design, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and compliance manuals in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage key compliance documents, including MOUs, operator agreements, and board documentation, lead certification processes.
• Develop and oversee employer-based training programs (e.g., OJT, internships) and maintain business partnerships.
• Prepare reports, board materials, and responses to state and federal agencies.
• Analyze performance data, regulations, and program outcomes to drive system improvements.
• Partner with IT on database systems, reporting tools, and website content.
• Support outreach through development of promotional and informational materials.

Key Requirements For This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, public administration, compliance, or program management required.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory, managerial, or senior leadership role required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations and federally funded workforce programs required.
• Experience with program monitoring, performance management, and compliance oversight required.
• Strong background in data analysis, reporting systems, and performance metrics interpretation required.
• Demonstrated experience working with contracts, vendors, or service providers in a public-sector or nonprofit environment required.
• Experience within a public workforce system, One-Stop Career Center, or government agency preferred.

• Knowledge of labor market information systems and workforce analytics tools preferred.
• Experience leading audits, monitoring reviews, or corrective action plans preferred.
• Strong understanding of workforce equity, economic development, and employer engagement strategies preferred.

Key Competencies to role:

• Strategic thinking and systems-level analysis
• Regulatory compliance and policy interpretation
• Data-driven decision-making
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays. Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.
• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.