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Hi, I’m Tirzah Jones. I’m a project manager and public service professional with over a decade of experience in student services, grant administration, and compliance-focused work. I thrive on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and shaping programs that empower people to succeed. I have a proven track record of managing the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to award stewardship—raising up to $3M in funding for community projects while keeping reporting 100% compliant. I enjoy translating client needs into practical solutions and collaborating with product, finance, and program teams to drive meaningful outcomes.…Hi, I’m Tirzah Jones. I’m a project manager and public service professional with over a decade of experience in student services, grant administration, and compliance-focused work. I thrive on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and shaping programs that empower people to succeed. I have a proven track record of managing the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to award stewardship—raising up to $3M in funding for community projects while keeping reporting 100% compliant. I enjoy translating client needs into practical solutions and collaborating with product, finance, and program teams to drive meaningful outcomes.

Tirzah Jones

Project Manager, Community Manager, Content Producer, +1

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Hi, I’m Tirzah Jones. I’m a project manager and public service professional with over a decade of experience in student services, grant administration, and compliance-focused work. I thrive on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and shaping programs that empower people to succeed. I have a proven track record of managing the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to award stewardship—raising up to $3M in funding for community projects while keeping reporting 100% compliant. I enjoy translating client needs into practical solutions and collaborating with product, finance, and program teams to drive meaningful outcomes.…Hi, I’m Tirzah Jones. I’m a project manager and public service professional with over a decade of experience in student services, grant administration, and compliance-focused work. I thrive on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and shaping programs that empower people to succeed. I have a proven track record of managing the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to award stewardship—raising up to $3M in funding for community projects while keeping reporting 100% compliant. I enjoy translating client needs into practical solutions and collaborating with product, finance, and program teams to drive meaningful outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Tirzah Jones. I’m a project manager and public service professional with over a decade of experience in student services, grant administration, and compliance-focused work. I thrive on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and shaping programs that empower people to succeed.

I have a proven track record of managing the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to award stewardship—raising up to $3M in funding for community projects while keeping reporting 100% compliant. I enjoy translating client needs into practical solutions and collaborating with product, finance, and program teams to drive meaningful outcomes.

Work Experience

Project Manager/Owner at Charlie's Favorite Angels, Inc.

January 1, 2015 - Present

Lead project initiatives and contract reviews; review and negotiate grants/contracts for federal compliance; manage financial reporting, invoicing, budgeting, and bookkeeping; design strategies that improve client efficiency by 25%; partner with product and engineering teams to launch high-impact features; oversee activations and merchandising teams.

Grant Manager at Charlie's Favorite Angels, Inc.

January 1, 2015 - Present

Grant research and identification; proposal writing; maintain a master calendar for deadlines and reporting; partner with program managers and finance teams to collect data and prepare budgets; submit donor reports ensuring funds are used per grant agreement; build relationships with foundation, corporate, and government program officers; proposed 500+ grants and secured awards up to $3M.

Student Services Specialist at State of Arizona Department of Education – Hybrid

June 1, 2009 - October 1, 2023

First point of contact for 10 Maricopa County community colleges; facilitated student access to tutoring, financial aid, and counseling services; built partnerships with community organizations to support student success; utilized PeopleSoft and SIS for student records; coordinated the 2012 merger of ADM, ADV, and FINAID in the one-stop enrollment center.

GED Grant Coordinator at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)

March 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Managed GED grant compliance and strategic program execution; led initiatives to improve employee experience through predictive scheduling tools; developed policies for grant-funded programs and ensured regulatory compliance; designed and delivered course content aligned with syllabi and objectives; maintained attendance and grading records; provided one-on-one student support outside of class.

Central Financial Services Officer at Ancora Education

March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019

Provided guidance on admissions, financial aid, and academic planning to diverse student populations; helped students navigate policies and resources to support retention and success; gathered and processed financial aid documents (CPS/COD); processed Return to Title IV funds and calculated SULA.

Enrollment Representative at University of Phoenix

April 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015

Assisted students in applying for Title IV financial aid packaging and FAFSA processing; provided financial consulting to optimize funding; used Blackboard and PowerPoint to enhance student engagement; delivered weekly performance updates to stakeholders and helped resolve service delivery gaps.