Grant Coordinator

GRANT COORDINATOR

Summary Develops and coordinates grant funded programs for agencies, institutions, federal and local government, or units of local government by performing the following duties.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

 

·  Researches and reviews literature dealing with funds available through grants from governmental agencies and private foundations to determine feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual budget allocations.

·  Advises Management of the program requirements and potential benefits, exposures and limitations.

·  Confers with personnel affected by proposed program to develop program strategic plan, goals and objectives, outline how funds are to be used, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.

·  Interprets legislation, directives, policies and procedures as they affect the acquisition of non-reimbursable funding and formulates plans and procedures designed to comply with these mandates.

·  Monitors department compliance with grant specifications, analyzes progress towards goals.

·  Coordinates preparation, assembly and delivery of proposal to officials for approval.

·  Writes grant application, according to format required, and submits application to funding agency or foundation.

·  Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out final details of proposal.

·  Directs and coordinates evaluation and monitoring of grant funded programs, or writes specifications for evaluation or monitoring of program by outside agency.

·  Assists department personnel in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.

·  Maintains master files on grants.

·  Monitors paperwork connected with grant funded programs.

·  Manages audits related to the grant program.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must have strong communication and writing skills.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, department managers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Ability to prepare and monitor a budget.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Ability to foresee issues and request assistance early in the process.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should show proficiency in using PC computers and software including Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and internet use.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Be prepared to attend a grants management certificate program (through management concepts).

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Occasional light lifting of boxes weighing from 5 to 20 pounds may be required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job involves in-office work, performing various tasks concurrently

Work constantly with other department employees

Weekend work and overtime not traditionally required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.