Grants Development Administrator - Services For Adults

Mecklenburg County, NC • Charlotte, NC

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career!! Please apply by: Sunday, November 30th, 2025. Salary Range: $86,736.00 to $104,083.00 per year. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job. At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services strives to strengthen families and communities through a safety-net of services, collaborations, and hope. Our vision is to define and cultivate an organizational culture that is more compassionate and understanding toward each other and our clients. Services For Adults (SFA) is a part of the Adult Services Division of the Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services. The division is responsible for four main program areas: Adult Social Work Services, Community Social Work, the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, and the Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS). Position Specific Information Position in the Services for Adults Division of the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services. Identify, apply for, and manage grants to help further the mission of the department. Position located full time onsite at the Valerie C. Woodard Center at 3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. Position Summary Directs the research, preparation, submission, and tracking of appropriate grant applications and participates in subsequent follow-up activities to ensure that funding requirements are met. This position may also be responsible for researching and securing external funding sources in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of the assigned County department or division.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Social Science or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Social Science, Finance or a related field.
• Experience managing North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division and Federal Transit Administration grants with an emphasis on, but not limited to Urbanized Area Formula Funds (5307).
• Experience working with grants related to aging and adult services, including but not limited to adult social work, community social work, senior nutrition, and transportation services.
• Strong grant writing skills and grant reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare grants in coordination and collaboration with managers.
• Evaluate, and submit grant applications; monitor the status of the application; coordinate and collaborate with grantor for the resolution of identified issues; coordinate and collaborate with a specific manager regarding their grant application and status; successfully follow through with all aspects of the grant process.
• Collaborate and coordinate with department or division leadership/staff and/or community partners with the exploration, implementation, and evaluation of projects that support the mission/vision/objectives of the assigned County department or division.
• Respond to requests from State, County, local municipality government, external partners, or community stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing grant projects as directed by supervisor, manager, or Department Director.
• Analyze financial and other data, including, but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, and grants.
• Develop solutions or alternative practices.
• Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
• Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees