Grants Manager (Program Coordinator)

Job Summary

Coordinates grants process, including grant seeking, writing, reporting, program planning, needs assessment, and administration. Serves on committees, develops resources and serves as primary contact between divisions and departments involved in grant processing. Coordinates services and facilitates development of policies and procedures. May assist in the development of short- and long-term plans.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a job classification within the Professional Support job family. This classification is a specialized classification and not part of a series.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies potential funding sources and opportunities that align with the needs of various departments across the agency.

• Develops and writes proposals for department grants. Serves as the primary contact for the user divisions of the department for grant proposals and contracts. Moves grant proposals through County processes, including agenda requests, approval, award, acceptance and submission.

• Facilitates development and implementation of grant activities, including reporting and audit requirements and compliance regulations. Ensures timely reporting on program performance.

• Serves as the primary liaison between the office and funding agencies, cultivating positive relationships.

• Develops new processes and enhances existing efforts to achieve divisional goals. Analyzes, evaluates and presents data. Maintain databases and prepares written reports.

• Administers state and federal grants through written proposals and reports, budget control, reporting and formal/informal correspondence

• Maintains comprehensive records of all grant-related activities, including correspondence, applications, reports, and records

• Collaborates with government agencies, private sector organizations, and citizens.

• Sets program goals and accomplishes program directives. Solicits and schedules presentations and meetings.

• Coordinates activities of services for eligibility. Provides intake and assessment. Provides short- and long-term analysis. Schedules and facilitates staffing and provides follow-up. Serves as liaison.[LC1]

• Attends task force and committee meetings.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned