Grants Coordinator
About The Position
Lorain County Public Health is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Grants Coordinator to join our Administrative Services Division. This full-time position plays a vital role in securing and managing funding that supports essential public health programs across the county. The standard work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evenings and weekends as operational needs require. FUNCTION Under the general supervision of the Director of Administrative Services, the Grants Coordinator is responsible for the full lifecycle of grant administration. Key duties include reviewing grant Requests for Proposals (RFPs); developing and managing grant budgets; preparing and reviewing contracts and subrecipient agreements; and coordinating fiscal and programmatic grant activities. This position ensures ongoing compliance with federal and funding-agency guidelines, builds and maintains strong working relationships with subrecipients, and conducts regular monitoring to support accountability and performance. The Grants Coordinator also performs related duties as assigned and may be called upon to support emergency operations as directed.
Requirements
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Proficient computer skills
- Knowledge of Federal Uniform Grants Guidance and ODH Grants Administration Policies and Procedures
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Work independently and collaboratively as a team player.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Three years governmental grant experience.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license with ongoing proof of auto insurance and ability to travel with reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all local, state, and federal grant programs allocated or awarded to the agency
- Create and update grant policies and procedures for grants management
- Coordinate grant review team and assist staff in identifying new opportunities and feasibility
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial documents and agreements with funders and partners
- Work with partners to ensure ability to meet requirements
- Assist with budgeting and troubleshoot financial system to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Maintain reporting systems; determine status and financial information for each grant
- Attend department grant meetings and provide updates
- Ensure compliance with financial and reporting requirements of all grants and grant agreements
- Develop system and conduct subrecipient monitoring
- Assist with submitting budget revisions
- Provide guidance for procurement bidding
- Communicate information both in writing and verbally in a clear and concise manner with staff, public, and external partners.
- Perform other related and assigned work as required
Benefits
- excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance plus paid vacation, personal leave, holidays, and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
