PARD & Undiscovered Grants Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Grants Administrator to oversee the Parks and Recreation Development (PARD) and Undiscovered SC grant programs, ensuring compliance and timely fund expenditure.

The role requires coordinating with project sponsors, local governments, and agency staff, and traveling as needed to oversee awards and inspections. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in recreation-related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields.
• Five years in recreation facility development, grants administration and experience in comprehensive community planning for public recreation.

Responsibilities

• Administers the PARD and Undiscovered SC grant programs and ensures compliance with guidelines.
• Manages daily operations of the PARD grant program and expedites obligation and expenditure of funds.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local governments and organizations using PARD.
• Coordinates final inspections and follow-up for PARD and Undiscovered grants.
• Oversees the Undiscovered SC program grant application process and awards timeline.
• Ensures program compliance with state and agency regulations; maintains documentation.
• Contributes as a team member in LWCF and RTP administration.
• Promotes teamwork and adheres to agency standards in all duties.

Skills

Grant management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Planning, Public Administration

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Purpose and Duties:

• Administers the Parks and Recreation Development (PARD) and Undiscovered SC grant programs and is responsible for the administration of these programs and works with project sponsors/grantees to ensure compliance with program guidelines. Serves as a team member in the administration of the LWCF and RTP grants.
• Manages the daily operations of the PARD grant program. Initiates policies and procedures to expedite the obligation and expenditure of the Parks and Recreation Development (PARD) grant funds.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the local governments and organizations that use PARD for parks and recreation development.
• Coordinates and conducts PARD and Undiscovered final inspections and related required follow-up with project sponsors.
• Manage the Undiscovered SC program. Oversee the grant application process, timeline for awards and work with staff to ensure guidelines/direction of the program meets the goal of the executive management team.
• Manage the Agency's programmatic requirements for the PARD and Undiscovered SC grant programs. Ensure compliance with all state and agency regulations. Ensures documentation files are maintained in proper order.
• Assists as team member in the administration of LWCF and RTP.
• Practice and promote teamwork within the work unit, throughout the agency, and with external stakeholders. Adhere to the agency's Professional Standards & Interdepartmental Relations Protocol and complete required administrative and operational responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.

Bachelors degree in Recreation, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields or five years in recreation facility development, grants administration and experience in comprehensive community planning for public recreation.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work at the local level.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Travel in and out of state.
• Skills in communication, both written and verbal, grant management and administration, and excellent computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.

Actual Job Location:

Recreation, Grants & Research

Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours weekly. This position is located onsite and is not a remote position.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.