Grants Administrator

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a Grants Compliance and Administration Manager to oversee the lifecycle and financial management of federal, state, and other grant programs. The role reports to senior management and works with multiple county departments to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in grants administration, with the ability to present findings to the County Council and develop improved grants procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in grants administration, compliance, budgeting, or governmental financial management may be considered.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of grant management or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches the availability of grants funds for various County projects.
• Directs the preparation of grant documents and assist departments in the preparation of accurate and complete grant applications.
• Meets with County department heads and other personnel to determine program and funding needs that can be met through grant funds.
• Prepares and performs presentations for council.
• Receives and coordinates the execution of grant awards.
• Works with the finance team to gather information necessary in preparing a variety of accounting duties in the monitoring and administration of grant funds, including but not limited to tracking, collecting, depositing and auditing monies received.
• Notifies appropriate parties of grant award.
• Performs routine administrative and clerical skills.
• Complies with all grant reporting as required by founding/corporate donors.
• Develops procedures that will enhance the grants management process to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc. as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Reporting to council

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the lifecycle and activities of compliance monitoring, administration, and financial management of federal, state and other grant programs available to Beaufort County Government; consisting of both active and inactive grants. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

• Researches the availability of grants funds for various County projects.
• Directs the preparation of grant documents and assist departments in the preparation of accurate and complete grant applications.
• Meets with County department heads and other personnel to determine program and funding needs that can be met through grant funds.
• Prepares and performs presentations for council.
• Receives and coordinates the execution of grant awards.
• Works with the finance team to gather information necessary in preparing a variety of accounting duties in the monitoring and administration of grant funds, including but not limited to tracking, collecting, depositing and auditing monies received.
• Notifies appropriate parties of grant award.
• Performs routine administrative and clerical skills.
• Complies with all grant reporting as required by founding/corporate donors.
• Develops procedures that will enhance the grants management process to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc. as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in grants administration, compliance, budgeting, or governmental financial management may be considered.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of grant management or related experience.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.