Federal Grant Specialist

University of South Florida•Tallahassee, FL

5d•$50,584 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Grant Specialist supports federal programs and Strategic Improvement initiatives through grant management processes, including implementing new grant application procedures, reviewing applications, monitoring awarded grants, and reporting program data. The role requires professional interaction with stakeholders and modeling the Department’s values of quality, fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty, and teamwork. The position is grant funded and must be performed in person in Tallahassee, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or a related field, and two years of professional experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with four years of direct experience, subject to the stated employment eligibility conditions.
Meet all applicable employment eligibility requirements in the United States.
Complete the required Level 1 and Level 2 criminal history background checks.

Nice To Haves

Grant management experience.
Ability to establish and maintain well-organized, efficient systems.
Knowledge of data management and record keeping.
Knowledge of grants.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines, balance competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Review sub-grant recipient applications, including plans, budgets, and deliverables, and determine whether required documentation and evidence have been provided.
Provide feedback and guidance to assigned school districts so annual grantee renewal steps are completed and recorded by the stated deadline.
Monitor districts and schools for compliance with sub-grant rules, requirements, and processes, including conducting on-site compliance monitoring for identified districts.
Confirm that districts meet grant requirements through submitted plans, budgets, and documentation, and guide districts in documenting compliance.
Work with Florida Department of Education personnel to maintain compliance with applicable federal and state grant requirements.
Communicate updates to and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, non-regulatory guidelines, technical assistance papers and reports, U.S. Department of Education directives, state board rules, and other grant administration requirements.
Prepare reports for external evaluators, auditors, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Collaborate with Florida Department of Education, school, and district stakeholders to develop and implement plans, processes, and professional learning opportunities that build capacity and improve grant submissions, compliance, and program implementation.
Attend national and state conferences and meetings.
Serve as a resource for Florida Department of Education, school, and district stakeholders navigating grant requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.