Grants Administrator

The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Grants Administrator to join our team!

This position will be responsible for grant applications, coordination of grants, administration of grant awards, and grant close-out. The Grants Administrator will be familiar with the City of Aiken's funding needs by communicating with all City departments. The ideal candidate should possess skills in the following areas: grant application, grant administration and management, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Grants Administrator should have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with a team to define needs, complete grant applications, monitor available and applicable grant opportunities, as well as complete the grant cycle from beginning to end.

Examples of Duties

• Compiles, reviews, and submits grant proposals on behalf of City departments as assigned
• Monitors available grant funding to supplement Capital Projects Sales Tax revenue and other funding sources
• Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with appropriate City personnel to be familiar with current and proposed department needs and projects
• Confers with personnel to develop goals and objectives applicable to grant funding, outline how funds are to be administered, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding
• Manages the administration of grants to include records management, community outreach, processing of applications and developing procedures
• Provides technical assistance during grant application and administration; reviews grant proposals
• Reports grant activities to external agencies and to City departments
• Manages budgets for grants and coordinates reporting requirements, as assigned
• Collects data and research materials for grants
• As it relates to grants, consults with department directors to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; provides reports and documentation as assigned
• Makes presentations to other employees, department heads, City Council, and members of the public on the City's grant program, grant-funded projects and outcomes

Other Responsibilities:

• Studies written materials to maintain knowledge of current practices in grant administration
• Attends workshops/training for grant applications and administration
• Attends committee, council, or other meetings held outside normal business hours as assigned
• Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Two (2) years experience in grants or municipal government project management; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Working knowledge of local government grants management, working knowledge of local government services and functions, and working knowledge of personal computers
• An advanced level of interpersonal skills to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials, and community leaders
• Significant ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 70% of work time in reviewing, preparing, and presenting documents, reading and writing reports, or representing departments at internal or external public meetings
• Demonstrated ability to organize and format data and reports to comply with applicable grant application or reporting guidelines
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations, Uniform Guidance, and sub-award monitoring
• Valid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,387.20 - $73,465.60 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Aiken, SC 29801 (Required)

Work Location: In person