Grants Manager (Fully Remote)

Buncombe County Government; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office, hybrid & remote roles

Remote work within 2-hour drive

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Grant Administrator to manage its grant portfolio from planning through closeout. You will coordinate with departments, funders, partners, and stakeholders to deliver results while ensuring compliance with funding requirements and standards.

The role involves monitoring budgets and performance, preparing reports and presentations, and addressing issues promptly. Remote/hybrid options are available to eligible employees, with in-office requirements and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant administration, financial management, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong communication and project management skills to guide group efforts.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare findings, and present recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned grant portfolio through all stages: planning, implementation, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
• Coordinate with departments, funders, partners, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, state/federal standards, and County standards.
• Monitor budgets, performance measures, and deliverables for grant initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audiences.
• Identify and address compliance or implementation issues promptly.

Skills

Grant administration

Financial management

GAAP

Project management

Job description

• Manage assigned grant portfolio through all stages: planning, implementation, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
• Coordinate with departments, funders, partners, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, state/federal standards, and County standards.

Core Activities:

• Monitor budgets, performance measures, and deliverables for grant initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audiences.
• Identify and address compliance or implementation issues promptly.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of grant administration, financial management, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong communication and project management skills to guide group efforts.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare findings, and present recommendations.
• Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions; remote work requires living within a two-hour drive of a County facility.
• New employees must learn to work effectively and independently in a remote/hybrid environment.
• The role includes emergency-essential expectations as defined by the County.

Buncombe County Government

Buncombe County Government is a local public agency providing services and administration for Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is a large employer that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being, offering a supportive and innovative organizational culture.