Grants Administrator Level I (67718)

Family Support Services; Jacksonville, Largo (FL, FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution

Job summary

Family Support Services is seeking a Grants Administrator Level I to assist with grant applications and compliance across Duval, Nassau, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. The candidate will research funding opportunities, maintain grant data, and report progress to stakeholders. Occasional travel is required.

This full-time position demands a Bachelor's degree with strong communication skills and experience in grant management is a plus. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated history of receiving local and/or state awards.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities and funding sources.
• Manage data collection and reporting systems for grants.
• Ensure compliance with grant responsibilities.

Skills

Strong Written and Verbal Communication

Strong organizational and time management

Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe's Creative Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Family Support Services of Suncoast Admin Office - Largo, FL 33771

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree/BA or BS

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Grants Administrator Level I

This position can be based out of Pinellas, Pasco, Nassau, or Duval Counties and will require periodic travel between them.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Well-Being Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Discounts
• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution

Mission

The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.

Job Summary

This position supports our offices in Duval, Nassau, Pasco & Pinellas counties. Daily responsibilities include researching and identifying grant opportunities, acquiring and compiling data, completing and submitting grant applications, maintaining grant data and providing status updates/reporting to internal and external customers as required, and ensuring compliance with grant responsibilities and accountabilities. Occasional travel is required between offices in Northeast Florida and Suncoast Florida.

Essential Duties

• Actively research and identify grant opportunities and other similar funding sources.
• Create, monitor, and refine systems to track grant opportunities and submissions.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to determine and confirm which grants to pursue then initiate and complete the grant application process.
• Manage data collection and reporting systems for acquired grants; prepare timelines and status reports. Maintain grant and program records.
• Ensure responsiveness to grantor/compliance with scope of grant. Assure performance of grant implementation. Act as liaison with grant contacts.
• Facilitate and maintain grant-related community partnerships.
• Facilitate/liaison department MindShare/CoBRIS requests/needs.
• Attend appropriate meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated history of receiving local and/or state awards.

Ability To

• Think and write creatively.
• Research, organize and analyze data.
• Solve problems and think through critical, time-sensitive issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships.
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization.
• Follow through on commitments, projects and responsibilities.
• Read, research and interpret documents such as newspapers, contracts, manuals, journals, financial reports, etc.
• Speak effectively before small and large groups.
• Calculate figures and amounts.
• Maintain confidential information.

Knowledge Of

• Grant resources and other funding sources.
• Grant application process.

Skills

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with PowerPoint and experience with Adobe’s Creative Suite a plus.

Other Requirements

• Clear a Level II Background screening (Live Scan) where fingerprints will be used to conduct the screening. Please see the link with further details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Positive references.
• Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside.
• Clear a substance abuse screen.
• Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment.
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.
• Provide a copy of driver’s license.
• Provide a copy of auto insurance.
• Provide proof of, and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
• Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. FSS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at [e-mail].