Planning Assistant - Grants Management - Midwest City

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for Planning Assistant in the Grants Management Department. Incumbent performs administrative and programmatic duties associated with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and other housing and/or community development grant programs.

Incumbent must have thorough analytical and problem-solving skills. Broad knowledge of such fields as advanced accounting, marketing, real estate, business administration, finance, etc.

Qualifications

• Administrative and programmatic duties in grants management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Experience with CDBG or housing/community development grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties in the Grants Management Department.
• Support Community Development Block Grant programs and related grants.
• Assist with grant compliance, reporting and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Grants management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Social Science or related field

Post graduate degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word Processing/Typing

PowerPoint

10-Key

Alphanumeric Data Entry

Contact Management

Database

Job description

Planning Assistant - Grants Management- Midwest City

Listing Title:
Planning Assistant - Grants Management

Listing Description
The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for Planning Assistant in the Grants Management Department. Incumbent performs administrative and programmatic duties associated with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and other housing and/or community development grant programs. Incumbent must have thorough analytical and problem-solving skills. Broad knowledge of such fields as advanced accounting, marketing, real estate, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to four years of college, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Social Science or related field. Post graduate degree with experience in grant administration preferred. Extensive knowledge of real estate processes and the local housing market is preferred. Advanced: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing. Intermediate: Accounting, Other, Presentation/PowerPoint. Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database. Starting Salary: $30.3560 - $32.1422/HR. w/Benefits.