Grant Facilitator - Commissioner - PAT III

Tippecanoe County Government•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Grant Facilitator serves the Tippecanoe County Commissioners and is responsible for researching grant opportunities, preparing and submitting applications, and assisting with administration of state and federal grants. The position gathers data and prepares reports for granting agencies and other interested parties, tracks grant application status, and informs Commissioners and Council about grant proposals and what they would provide. The incumbent advises grantee departments about grant administration requirements, reviews department budgets and expenditures, maintains fund ledgers, submits required reports, and assists with grant close-out procedures. The position reports directly to the Commissioners’ Assistant.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability in grant writing and administration.
Working knowledge of grant administration and ability to perform arithmetic calculations and administer state and federal grants, including maintaining fund ledgers and submitting required reports.
Working knowledge of standard office policies, procedures, and organizational tactics, and ability to apply them to interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed reports.
Working knowledge of computer applications and ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, and telephone.
Ability to comply with employer and department policies and work rules, including those concerning attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information according to State requirements.
Ability to understand and interpret state and federal grant regulations, forms and guidelines, technical materials such as contracts and maps, and legal terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, officials, County departments, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and the public, with sensitivity to professional ethics, gender and cultural diversity, and disabilities.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to work under formal schedules and deadlines.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions, and present findings orally or in writing.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours and travel out of town for seminars and training, sometimes overnight.

Responsibilities

Research grant programs applicable to County services and provide information to the supervisor to support grant selection.
Prepare or assist other departments with grant applications, submit applications, and track and report their status to Commissioners and Council.
Gather and prepare reliable data for disclosure to granting agencies and other interested parties.
Consult with the supervisor when programs are not complying with grant requirements.
Assist grantee departments with, or execute, close-out procedures for terminated grant programs.
Provide grantee department officials with information and instruction on grant administration requirements, including recordkeeping, reporting, and financial accounting.
Read grant applications and prepare synopses for Commissioners and Council describing proposed uses, including equipment and personnel.
Review state and federal grant budgets and expenditures for County departments.
Apply for and administer state and federal grants, maintain fund ledgers, and submit required reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Occasionally drive to grantee departments and travel out of town for seminars and training, sometimes overnight.