Grant Administrator

City of Shreveport•Texas Street, LA

About The Position

The Grant Administrator serves as an expert in grant management, administration, policies, and systems, providing oversight for the financial management and programmatic success of grant programs. The role manages new and existing grants, including reporting, record keeping, external coordination, and compliance monitoring, and prepares grant proposals, applications, contracts, and related documents. The position may supervise a small to medium-sized staff. The Grant Administrator tracks appropriations, grants, and policy legislation related to assigned projects; assists with annual capital budget requests and the five-year capital improvement plan; and supports management with contract negotiations and preparation. The role maintains liaison with local, state, and federal agencies as appropriate, reconciles grant information with accounting records, and monitors programs or audits to support continued compliance with federal and state requirements. It also assists with SEFA accounting information, the annual audit, and the single audit. Travel may be required at local, state, and national levels. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting or finance, or equivalent years of experience in grants financial management, finance, accounting, and/or auditing.
Five years of experience in Grants Management, including program compliance, outcome development, portfolio management, and grant administration.
Three years of experience in community development, non-profit management, grants financial management, economic/community development, accounting, auditing, finance, or affordable housing.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial management and programmatic success of grant programs.
Manage new and existing grant programs, including reporting, record keeping, external coordination, and compliance monitoring.
Prepare grant proposals, applications, contracts, and other documents as needed.
May supervise a small to medium-sized staff.
Track appropriations, grants, and policy legislation concerning assigned projects.
Assist with preparation of the annual capital budget request and five-year capital improvement plan.
Assist management with contract negotiations and contract preparation.
Maintain effective liaison with local, state, and federal agencies as necessary and appropriate.
Ensure the financial integrity of information through periodic reconciliations with accounting records.
Support continued compliance with federal and state laws and regulations through periodic program monitoring or audits.
Assist in compiling accounting information for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
Provide assistance with the annual audit and single audit.
Travel at local, state, and national levels as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.