Grants Administrator — Remote/Hybrid Grant Management

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State medical premium

Dental plan

12 paid holidays

Generous leave plan

FMLI

Pension plan

457(b) deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Group life insurance

Job summary

The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is seeking a Grants Administrator to manage all outgoing grants, ensure compliance, and maintain grant data across systems including VISION and MS Office. The role supports the Finance Manager and collaborates across the Grants and Business Office teams.

The position reports to the Montpelier office at least 3 days per week with up to 2 days remote, within a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more at or above a technical level in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants.

Responsibilities

• Administer all outgoing grant awards and amendments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure grant compliance in accordance with internal, State-wide and Federal policies.
• Approve and process subrecipient invoices.
• Manage grant information (grantee details, start and end dates, funding sources, budget, scope of work) in various software programs including VISION and Microsoft Office applications.
• Prepare grant financial reports by pulling and compiling large data sets.
• Be or become an expert on grant policies such as Bulletin 5.
• Understand, communicate, and help minimize the level of risk to the State in awarding a grant to an organization.
• Support the Finance Manager in essential job functions.
• Maintain complete and organized files.
• Actively participate with the Grant and Business Office teams on process improvements and problem solving.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners.
• Other duties as assigned by the position supervisor or Commissioner.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in public administration or accounting

Associate's degree with 5+ years experience

High School diploma with 7+ years experience

Tools

VISION

Job description

The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is seeking a Grants Administrator to manage all outgoing grants, ensure compliance, and maintain grant data across systems including VISION and MS Office. The role supports the Finance Manager and collaborates across the Grants and Business Office teams.

The position reports to the Montpelier office at least 3 days per week with up to 2 days remote, within a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and problem solving.