Grants Program Administrator

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Grants Program Administrator The Office of Community Enhancements (OCE) within the Ohio Department of Development is currently hiring for a Grants Program Administrator to lead program oversight, policy creation and implementation, and serve as shareholder contact for the Office of Community Enhancements. This position will assist the Grants and Program Lead with data collection, monitoring tools, connecting with shareholders and stakeholders within the Office of Community Enhancements (OCE). What you’ll be doing : Coordinating the development, administrative management, reporting and grant closeout. Providing financial and administrative advice and support to designated program staff. Oversees project design and implementation and approval. Creating monitoring tools for current and new programs within OCE. Oversees overall grant flow process, documentation procedures, and evaluates project measures to ensure program efficiency. Accurate and timely reporting. Collaborate with program staff to develop grant proposals and budgets. Prepare and submit grant applications, ensuring all requirements are met. Monitor and evaluate grant performance, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. Develop and maintain comprehensive grant files and records. Serve as the primary point of contact for all grant-related inquiries. Facilitate communication between grantors, program staff, and other stakeholders. Provide training and support to staff on grant management processes and procedures. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Public Policy, City and Regional Planning, or related area. Substantial experience in working with building codes (e.g., Residential Rehabilitation Standards, International Property Maintenance Code and the Residential Code of Ohio) is preferred. Knowledge of Lead Based Paint Regulations preferable. Lead license preferable but must be willing to complete lead training within three months of hire. Strong computer skills with knowledge of database and reporting. Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels including executive level. Must be willing to occasionally travel to project sites, for monitoring, in certain instances. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. This position is required to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Public Policy, City and Regional Planning, or related area.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of database and reporting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels including executive level.
• Must be willing to occasionally travel to project sites, for monitoring, in certain instances.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial experience in working with building codes (e.g., Residential Rehabilitation Standards, International Property Maintenance Code and the Residential Code of Ohio) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lead Based Paint Regulations preferable.
• Lead license preferable but must be willing to complete lead training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development, administrative management, reporting and grant closeout.
• Providing financial and administrative advice and support to designated program staff.
• Oversees project design and implementation and approval.
• Creating monitoring tools for current and new programs within OCE.
• Oversees overall grant flow process, documentation procedures, and evaluates project measures to ensure program efficiency.
• Accurate and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop grant proposals and budgets.
• Prepare and submit grant applications, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Monitor and evaluate grant performance, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive grant files and records.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all grant-related inquiries.
• Facilitate communication between grantors, program staff, and other stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to staff on grant management processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees