Grants Coordinator

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assist in the coordination, development, and implementation of grant programs for the Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants. Collects data, compiles technical research reports and relates information to current statewide system needs/gaps to establish funding priorities in victim services. Develops the strategic planning document for the VAWA program to guide decision making by identifying service gaps and needs based the on-ongoing collection of data. Prepares state solicitations for VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS in accordance with federal regulations and policy directives. Assesses project goals, objectives, and evaluation components to assure program effectiveness, efficiency, and outcomes are incorporated in all funded projects. Reviews submitted applications and prepares Summaries and Recommendations for Public Safety Coordinating Council. Prepares and submits all federal victims’ programs reports in accordance with federal requirements, including benchmarks and performance measures to be included in the reports. Responsible for submitting annual VAWA application and other required documents. Collects and verifies subrecipient federal performance measurement data prior to submission. Evaluates all reports that are submitted through the Performance Management Tool (PMT) quarterly as required by federal guidelines to ensure accurate and complete data is provided by all sub-recipients. Organizes all press events for the Department. Coordinates with subrecipients, OAG staff, and others to organize press events throughout the state promoting VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS grant projects. Completes all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five years of relevant experience in health, social services, or related fields.
• Position may require overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to give presentations at various state, local, and national meetings and conferences.
• Must be able to understand, relate to, assist, and interface with local, state, and national criminal justice, victim services, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination, development, and implementation of grant programs.
• Collect data, compile technical research reports, and relate information to current statewide system needs/gaps to establish funding priorities in victim services.
• Develop the strategic planning document for the VAWA program.
• Prepare state solicitations for VOCA, VAWA, SVAP, and SAVS.
• Assess project goals, objectives, and evaluation components.
• Review submitted applications and prepare Summaries and Recommendations for Public Safety Coordinating Council.
• Prepare and submit all federal victims’ programs reports.
• Submit annual VAWA application and other required documents.
• Collect and verify subrecipient federal performance measurement data.
• Evaluate all reports submitted through the Performance Management Tool (PMT) quarterly.
• Organize all press events for the Department.
• Coordinate with subrecipients, OAG staff, and others to organize press events.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays each year.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level