Program Manager: Community Revitalization & Grants

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking a Program Manager to support the Senior Program Manager by overseeing grant-related operations, outreach, and eligibility compliance. The role involves directing staff, maintaining records in Neighborly, and assisting with grant solicitation and document preparation.

Candidate should have strong experience in federal grant management, a related bachelor’s degree, and preferably a Master of Public Administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of federal grant management, program development, or federally funded housing programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Master of Public Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs Program Specialists and Temps through selection, orientation, training, performance management, and discipline according to SOPs and County policy.
• Provides technical assistance to promote sub-recipient/nonprofit performance competency and compliance with grant regulations.
• Performs community outreach, marketing, and public relations functions.
• Reviews sub-recipient/nonprofit eligibility procedures to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Manages day-to-day operations of coordinating grant-related program activities and initiates changes to achieve program goals.
• Reviews and approves sub-recipient expenditures for allowability under regulations.
• Keeps accurate program records across data systems, including Neighborly.
• Assists Senior Program Manager in preparing grant solicitation materials and evaluating applications.
• Acts as a point of contact for subrecipients and escalates complex issues as needed.
• Coordinates subrecipient requests including reimbursements, contract amendments, and budget modifications.

Skills

Grant management

Program management

Supervisory experience

Community outreach

Regulatory compliance

Data systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master of Public Administration

Tools

Neighborly

Job description

Charleston County Government is seeking a Program Manager to support the Senior Program Manager by overseeing grant-related operations, outreach, and eligibility compliance. The role involves directing staff, maintaining records in Neighborly, and assisting with grant solicitation and document preparation.

Candidate should have strong experience in federal grant management, a related bachelor’s degree, and preferably a Master of Public Administration.