Grant Writer/Administrator I

North Slope Borough, AK; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a Grant Writer/Administrator I to identify grant opportunities and draft proposals under supervision. The role coordinates grant programs with program managers and monitors financial requirements to ensure compliance with funding agencies.

The position requires strong writing, research, and records management skills, with experience in Excel, Word, and basic accounting. Some travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with related work experience.
• 15 credits toward an Associate Degree or continuing education in a job-related field.
• Two years records management experience.
• Two years internet research experience.
• Two years computer experience using common software applications including Excel and Word.
• Two years accounting/budget experience.
• Demonstrated writing skills/ability.

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that meet borough needs and align with the Borough's mission and strategic plan.
• Writes grant proposals with assistance; collects and develops supporting data and documentation.
• Researches, acquires and maintains current and historical borough, state and national statistics and resource information for program needs.
• Under guidance coordinates and administers grant programs with program managers.
• Monitors grant financial requirements, coordinates communications and ensures fiscal compliance with funding agency.
• Applies administrative controls to comply with federal and state audits.
• May be required to travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant research

Data analysis

Records management

Education

High school diploma or GED

15 credits toward an Associate Degree

Continuing education in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Grant Writer/Administrator I

Researches grant opportunities and write proposals for funding: under guidance coordinates and administers grants and contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that meet the borough needs and are consistent with the Borough's mission, goals and strategic plan.
• Writes grant proposals with assistance; collects and develops supporting data and documentation to enhance the grant process.
• Researches, acquires and maintains current and historical borough, state and national statistics and resource information to support individual program needs.
• Under guidance coordinates and administers grant programs with program managers.
• Monitors grant financial requirements, coordinates communications and assures fiscal compliance with funding agency.
• Applies administrative controls to comply with federal and state audits.
• May be required to travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of grant fund record keeping and records management.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying grant fund accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations and borough policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• High school graduate or G.E.D./ or, a combination of 12years of education and related work experience;
• 15 Credits towards an Associates Degree or continuing education in a job related field of study;
• Two years records management experience;
• Two years relevant internet research experience;
• Two years computer experience using common software applications including Excel and Word;
• Two year accounting/budget experience;
• Demonstrated writing skills/ability.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.