Grant Administrator

General Description

The Grant Administrator serves as a liaison between the County and community partners, especially human services and behavioral health providers. The Grant Administrator will be responsible for the funding allocation, grant management and monitoring of a portfolio of community grants. The role requires a variety of planning, research and writing tasks to support the goals of Community Development. The candidate will also be responsible for evaluating funding applications, providing technical assistance to grantees and grant applicants, managing grant records, and monitoring grantee performance. Assistance in the facilitation of the public participation process, and presentations to various commissions and committees, the County Board, and other public or private groups.

Essential Functions

• Strong management and communication skills needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge (and understanding) of community development principles and practices of urban/regional planning, community development, or public administration, affordable housing financing and development, and housing and community development programs and resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state and federal legislation affecting community development and housing. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of program/project management and administration.
• Excellent communication skills as shown by the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, community and public officials, State and Federal agency representatives, and members of the public.
• Ability to prepare and review complex studies and reports.
• Strong research and analytical abilities essential, as are excellent computer skills.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Effectively interact with all internal and external customers.
• Research best practices and develop clear policy recommendations.
• Make presentations to community partners and in public meetings to effectively communicate technical content.
• Manage a portfolio of grants to assure successful outcomes and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Research problem gambling and behavioral health best practices to address impacts of problem gambling and other behavioral health concerns.
• Represent the County in community collaborations to address community development and behavioral health issues.
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in related field preferred or minimum of 2 years of experience working with federal regulatory compliance.
• Requires mainly office work, involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and high dexterity in operating office equipment, including a keyboard, phone, copier, etc.

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).