Grants Coordinator: Funding & Compliance Expert

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grants Coordinator at Southern Ute Indian Tribe will plan, write, edit, and prepare grant applications, researching foundation, federal, and state opportunities in collaboration with Tribal staff. The role supports compliance and financial reporting for funded programs.

Responsibilities include developing grant workplans and budgets, assembling application packages, tracking submissions, and presenting proposals to Tribal leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a BA/BS in Professional/Technical Writing, Communication, Marketing, English, or related field.
• Must have 2 years of grant writing experience including preparing grant applications and renewals.
• Must have experience reviewing and interpreting sponsor, state, and federal grant regulations.
• Must provide demonstrated record of securing funding because of grant applications and renewals.
• Must have advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat®.
• Must have general experience and knowledge of finance, budget development, and grant administration.
• Must complete a Microsoft Word and Excel exercise to verify knowledge and writing ability.
• Must pass a thorough criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Identify programs and secure funding for Tribal needs.
• Coordinate grant prep assignments across departments.
• Research new grant opportunities for Environmental Programs.
• Provide grant overviews and updates to leadership.
• Develop grant workplans and budgets with input from leadership.
• Assemble and review grant packages for accuracy.
• Edit final grant applications.
• Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, and deadlines.
• Prepare tables and graphs for grant proposals.
• Present grant resolutions to Tribal Council.
• Maintain tracking records of proposals.
• Train staff on grant funding topics.
• Maintain resource materials for grant management.
• Monitor programs for federal/state/private grant compliance.
• Prepare financial reports for funding agencies.
• Liaise with funding agency specialists and partners.
• Assist Air Quality Division with state funding requests.
• Coordinate with CFO and Contracts & Grants Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget development

Research & analysis

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Education

BA/BS in Professional/Technical Writing, Communication, Marketing, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Grants Coordinator at Southern Ute Indian Tribe will plan, write, edit, and prepare grant applications, researching foundation, federal, and state opportunities in collaboration with Tribal staff. The role supports compliance and financial reporting for funded programs.

Responsibilities include developing grant workplans and budgets, assembling application packages, tracking submissions, and presenting proposals to Tribal leadership.