Grants Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Retirement & life insurance

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Grants Programs Coordinator under general supervision to assist in coordinating, developing, and implementing grant programs for the Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants.

The role involves collecting data, preparing solicitations for VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS, and generating reports to measure program performance. Excellent benefits are included, and the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in health, social services, or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in health, social services, or related fields.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and implement grant programs for the Department of Crime Victim Assistance.
• Collect data and compile technical reports to identify state needs and funding priorities.
• Prepare state solicitations for VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS; assess goals and evaluation components.

Skills

Data collection

Public speaking

Research & reporting

Grant administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMT

Job description

Under general supervision, assist in the coordination, development, and implementation of grant programs for the Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants.

• Collects data, compiles technical research reports and relates information to current statewide system needs/gaps to establish funding priorities in victim services. Develops the strategic planning document for the VAWA program to guide decision making by identifying service gaps and needs based the on-ongoing collection of data.


• Prepares state solicitations for VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS in accordance with federal regulations and policy directives. Assesses project goals, objectives, and evaluation components to assure program effectiveness, efficiency, and outcomes are incorporated in all funded projects. Reviews submitted applications and prepares Summaries and Recommendations for Public Safety Coordinating Council.


• Prepares and submits all federal victims’ programs reports in accordance with federal requirements, including benchmarks and performance measures to be included in the reports. Responsible for submitting annual VAWA application and other required documents.


• Collects and verifies subrecipient federal performance measurement data prior to submission. Evaluates all reports that are submitted through the Performance Management Tool (PMT) quarterly as required by federal guidelines to ensure accurate and complete data is provided by all sub-recipients.


• Organizes all press events for the Department. Coordinates with subrecipients, OAG staff, and others to organize press events throughout the state promoting VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS grant projects.


• Completes all other duties as assigned.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.


• Paid parental leave.


• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.


• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.


• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.


• Thirteen paid holidays each year.


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Bachelor's Degree and five years of relevant experience in health, social services, or related fields.

Additional Requirements

• Position may require overnight travel.

Good communication skills, both written and oral, are essential for this position.

Must be able to give presentations at various state, local, and national meetings and conferences.

Must be able to understand, relate to, assist, and interface with local, state, and national criminal justice, victim services, and other agencies.

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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