Grant Coordinator II - Grants and Development

Description

Pay Range: $77,000 - $82,000 | Hybrid 60% in onsite and 40% Remote |Monday-Friday | 8:00AM-4:30PM

Job Purpose or Objective(s):  The Grant Coordinator II works with program and administrative staff to provide expert guidance in the development of grants and post-award grant management to enhance successful implementation and compliance. You will report to the Director of Grants.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will coordinate the planning and preparation of complex grant proposals for assigned departments; provide expert guidance and assistance in the interpretation of funding agency regulations.

2. Provide guidance and technical assistance to departments and program staff on grants; including the research and identification of relevant funding opportunities.

3. Be liaison between program staff and granting agencies and collaborates with Finance Accounting in the budgeting and preparation of grant proposals; researches agency and tribal requirements, and prepares comprehensive budget justifications.

4. Establish checklists, tracking systems., to ensure application requirements and deadlines are met following granting agency requirements.

5. You will analyze source materials and interpret data. Finalize funding application narratives.

6. Perform program evaluations and summary reports on grant program performance and outcomes for senior leadership.

7. Develop and deliver grant training resources, workshops, and one-on-one training sessions.

8. Monitor the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are followed.

9. Troubleshoot grant application or post-award management issues for less experienced grant coordinators and program staff or for complex grant issues.

10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

·  Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communication, business, economics or related field is required or 4 years related experience.

·  Advanced training, education or progress toward professional certification (Grants Management Certificate Program, NGMA Certified Grants Management Specialist, or equivalent professional grants certificate)

·  One-on-one and group presentation skills

·  Experience of grant topics, regulation and management

·  Ability to mentor and review the work of less experienced grant writers and assist with training.

·  Advanced proposal development skills, including research, data analysis, visual aid creation, and budget development

·  Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite.

·  Minimum of five years’ directly related experience is required

 

Responsibilities
1.       You will coordinate the planning and preparation of complex grant proposals for assigned departments; provide expert guidance and assistance in the interpretation of funding agency regulations. 2.       Provide guidance and technical assistance to departments and program staff on grants; including the research and identification of relevant funding opportunities. 3.       Be liaison between program staff and granting agencies and collaborates with Finance Accounting in the budgeting and preparation of grant proposals; researches agency and tribal requirements, and prepares comprehensive budget justifications. 4.       Establish checklists, tracking systems., to ensure application requirements and deadlines are met following granting agency requirements. 5.       You will analyze source materials and interpret data. Finalize funding application narratives. 6.       Perform program evaluations and summary reports on grant program performance and outcomes for senior leadership. 7.       Develop and deliver grant training resources, workshops, and one-on-one training sessions. 8.       Monitor the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are followed. 9.       Troubleshoot grant application or post-award management issues for less experienced grant coordinators and  program staff or for complex grant issues. 10.   Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communication, business, economics or related field is required or 4 years related experience. ·         Advanced training, education or progress toward professional certification (Grants Management Certificate Program, NGMA Certified Grants Management Specialist, or equivalent professional grants certificate) ·         One-on-one and group presentation skills ·         Experience of grant topics, regulation and management ·         Ability to mentor and review the work of less experienced grant writers and assist with training. ·         Advanced proposal development skills, including research, data analysis, visual aid creation, and budget development ·         Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite. ·         Minimum of five years’ directly related experience is required