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DeKalb County

Grants Coordinator

DeKalb County, Tucker, Georgia, us, 30085


Job Description

Salary Range: $54,209-$87,277 FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Coordinates department grant writing and grant programs; prepares and submits competitive federal, state and private/corporate foundation grant proposals on behalf of the department.

Researches various sources to identify grant funding opportunities and to determine availability of grant funding; reviews Internet web sites, newsletters, publications, and other sources; researches trends in grant funding requirements and programming.

Secures and reviews funding source documents; researches specific goals, purposes, conditions, restrictions, and qualifications for eligibility of each grant; gathers cost estimates to develop proposed budgets; determines or recommends whether to apply for various grant programs; and maintains proposal calendar to ensure that all applications, reporting and renewal deadlines are met.

Interprets, explains, applies, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.

Monitors awarded grants; reconciles and monitors grant budgets and grant performance; analyzes and processes funding, expenditure and payroll; enters data into automated accounting systems; identifies problems and makes recommendations for adjustments and solutions; and works with department staff to implement corrective actions as necessary.

Develops, compiles, monitors, analyzes and submits various administrative, statistical, and financial data; ensures funds are allocated, spent, and reported according to grant requirements; analyzes data, identifies trends, and makes forecasts; prepares or generates reports, budgets, and financial statements; and approves grant budget change requests.

Provides technical consultation, assistance, orientation and advisory support to department management and staff and to non-profit organizations related to securing grant funds and grant administration.

Maintains a reference resource for grant submission and research; and maintains documentation of all submitted and awarded grants in accordance with local, state and federal records retention regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Finance or related field required; two years of experience in grant management or coordination; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.